PROGRAMMABLE

Date "PROGRAMMABLE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1985. (references)

Domain	Definition
Computing	Pertaining to a device(mostly a logic unit, microprocessor or chip)which offered a limited degree of programming but not at operator/user level. Source: European Union. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted.
Entry	Source	Expression	Field
PRAM	English	Programmable amplifier	Computing, Information
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Domain	Title
Books	Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensors, and Communications (2nd Edition) (reference) Programmable Controllers (reference) Programmable Logic Controllers (reference) Technician's Guide to Programmable Controllers (reference) Vhdl for Programmable Logic (reference) (more book examples)

High Tech	Adesso Programmable 142-Key Keyboard Mechanical Keyswitch 8K Ram (reference) Ch USB Combatstick 568 with 8-way Switch & 34 Programmable Functions (reference) (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Consumer Goods	Cuisinart DTC-850 Programmable Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker, White (reference) Gilmour 996 Programmable Sprinkler on SledBase (reference) Intermatic DT11C 24 Hour Grounded Programmable Digital Timer (reference) (more baby examples; more wireless phone examples; more garden examples; more kitchen examples; more tool examples)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Subject	Topic	Quote
Business		IPC generally covers programmable control equipment, referred to as system components and other related measuring and control devices, referred to as field devices. (references)
Economic History	Ireland	Most promising sub-sectors include; programmable logic controllers, control valve systems, pressure gauges, and thermostats. (references)
	India	The PCI market in India will grow from US $378 million in 2000 to US $467 million in 2001. The market is further expected to increase to US $550 million in 2002. The PCI market in India encompasses distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), drives and drive systems, switch gear and control gear, and automation software. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

"PROGRAMMABLE" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 97.70% of the time. "PROGRAMMABLE" is used about 87 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted)

Parts of Speech	Percent	Usage per 100 Million Words	Rank in English
Adjective (general or positive)	97.7%	85	35,870
Noun (proper)	2.3%	2	245,945
Total	100.00%	87	N/A

Expressions using "PROGRAMMABLE": complex programmable logic device ♦ field programmable logic array ♦ international Programmable Airline Reservation System ♦ one time programmable memory ♦ programmable Airline Reservation System ♦ programmable Array Logic ♦ programmable array logic device ♦ programmable exchange ♦ programmable gate array ♦ programmable logic array ♦ programmable Logic Controller ♦ programmable logic device ♦ programmable read only memory ♦ programmable read only memory monitor ♦ programmable storage ♦ programmable system ♦ programmable unijunction transistor ♦ standard Commands for Programmable Instruments. Additional references.
Hypenated Usage
	Ending with "PROGRAMMABLE": field-programmable, midi-programmable, re-programmable, user-programmable.
	Containing "PROGRAMMABLE": field-programmable gate array.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.

Language		Translations for "PROGRAMMABLE"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Albanian		i programueshëm. (various references)

Chinese		可�"�寫可編程祇讀存儲器 (EPROM, Erasable programmable read-only memory). (various references)

Danish		programmerbar (smart). (various references)

Dutch		programmeerbaar (smart). (various references)

Finnish		ohjelmoitava (smart). (various references)

French		programmable. (various references)

German		programmierbar (smart). (various references)

Greek		προγραμματιζόμενοσ, προγραμματίσιμος (smart). (various references)

Italian		programmabile (programable). (various references)

Pig Latin		ogrammablepray

Portuguese		programável (smart). (various references)

Russian		программируемый. (various references)

Serbo-Croatian		koji se može programirati. (various references)

Spanish		programable (smart). (various references)

Swedish		programmerbar (smart), smart (savvy, sharp, shrewd, slick, smart). (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Derivations
	Words beginning with "PROGRAMMABLE": programmables. (additional references)
	Words ending with "PROGRAMMABLE": reprogrammable, unprogrammable. (additional references)
Misspellings
	"PROGRAMMABLE" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: programable, programmmable. (additional references)
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

# of Phoneme Matches	Pronunciation	Word(s) rhyming with "PROGRAMMABLE" (pronounced prō"gra'mubul)
5	-m u b u l	confirmable, consumable, estimable, fathomable, flammable, inflammable, redeemable, unfathomable.
4	-u b u l	abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, considerable, constable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable.
3	-b u l	able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble.
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-a-b-e-g-l-m-m-o-p-r-r"
	-3 letters: marmoreal, programme.
	-4 letters: aerogram, arboreal, barogram, beglamor, premolar, premoral, rampager.
	-5 letters: algebra, almemar, apogeal, areolar, barrage, begorra, embargo, gambler, gambrel, garbler, glomera, gomeral, grammar, laborer, marbler, megabar, parable, parerga, pergola, peroral, problem, program, rambler, rampage, rampole, realgar, ropable.
	Words containing the letters "a-a-b-e-g-l-m-m-o-p-r-r"
	+1 letter: programmables.
	+2 letters: reprogrammable, unprogrammable.
	+5 letters: programmabilities.
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Expression	Frequency per Day	Expression	Frequency per Day
programmable logic control	238	dc power programmable supply	13
programmable logic	200	amplifier gain programmable	13
programmable logic controller	192	digital programmable timer	13
programmable thermostat	177	programmable ring tone	11
capacitor discharge programmable	168	programmable control	11
programmable	41	hunter programmable thermostat	10
programmable power supply	38	488 ieee power programmable supply	10
programmable keyboard	36	programmable remote	10
programmable controller	35	field programmable gate array	10
programmable timer	28	motorola programmable ringtone	9
programmable ringtone	24	cutter programmable	9
controlador logico programmable	23	programmable keypad	9
honeywell programmable thermostat	23	programmable logic device	9
cell custom device input keyboard keypad laptop mouse oem optical pda phone programmable	18	programmable robot	9
programmable logic array	15	programmable hearing aids	8
programmable logic controller plc	14	free programmable ringtone	8
programmable logic controller training	14	microcontroller programmable relays	7
programmable pressure cooker	13	controller history logic programmable	7
programmable remote control	13	programmable software	7
programmable calculator	13	programmable interrupt controller	7
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

PROGRAMMABLE

Specialty Definition: PROGRAMMABLE

Abbreviations & Acronyms: PROGRAMMABLE

Crosswords: PROGRAMMABLE

Commercial Usage: PROGRAMMABLE

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Non-Fiction Usage: PROGRAMMABLE

Usage Frequency: PROGRAMMABLE

Expressions: PROGRAMMABLE

Frequency of Internet Keywords: PROGRAMMABLE

Modern Translation: PROGRAMMABLE

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Derivations & Misspellings: PROGRAMMABLE

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Anagrams: PROGRAMMABLE

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