programmed

The word “programmed” means set up in advance to follow a particular schedule or set of instructions. In plain terms, set to run automatically according to a plan or code.

Here is “programmed” used in a sentence: “The thermostat is programmed to lower the heat at night.”

The opposite of “programmed” — its antonyms — is unprogrammed.

“Programmed” is an adjective.

“Programmed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Programmed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: set up in advance to follow a particular schedule or set of instructions.

Programmed usually describes the broader process of setting up software or a device to follow instructions, while coded more specifically refers to writing the actual lines of code. A device can be described as programmed once its instructions are written and installed, regardless of who coded it.

Yes, programmed can also describe anything set up in advance to follow a particular schedule, such as a programmed thermostat or a programmed itinerary. In this sense it doesn't necessarily involve computer code at all, just a predetermined set of instructions.

Programmed implies specific instructions were deliberately written or set in advance, while automatic simply means something operates without manual input, which may or may not involve programming. A device can be automatic through simple mechanics without being programmed at all.