adj
programmed
adj
1
Set up in advance to follow a particular schedule or set of instructions.
"The thermostat is programmed to lower the heat at night."
2
Written or encoded with software instructions.
"The robot was programmed to avoid obstacles automatically."
How to Use Programmed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSet to run automatically according to a plan or code.
Common pairings
pre-programmed
programmed to
programmed response
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The thermostat is _____ to lower the heat at night.