# programmed

Pronunciation: say "PROH-gramd" US /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæmd/, UK /ˈpɹəʊˌɡɹæmd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of program. — simple past and past participle of program
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of program. Use this form for something done earlier or after "have."
   - _The engineers programmed the spacecraft to land without any human input._
   - _He has programmed dozens of apps for small local businesses._
2. Simple past and past participle of programme. — simple past and past participle of programme
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of programme. Use this form for something done earlier or after "have."
   - _The broadcaster programmed back-to-back documentaries throughout the holiday week._
   - _They had programmed the festival's full lineup before tickets went on sale._

## Adjective

3. Of a religious meeting, having a minister or pastor who conducts the worship service.
   - Simple: Of a worship meeting, led by a minister or pastor instead of being silent.
   - _The congregation favors a programmed meeting, with a pastor guiding the worship._
   - _Most Friends churches in the Midwest hold programmed services led by a pastor._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/programmed (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
