The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PROGRAMMER
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What does PROGRAMMER mean?
PROGRAMMER noun- One who writes computer programs; a software developer.
- One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.
- A device that installs or controls a software program in some other machine.
- A short film feature as part of a longer film program.