programmatic

adjective

pro·​gram·​mat·​ic ˌprō-grə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce programmatic (audio)
1
: relating to program music
2
: of, relating to, resembling, or having a program
programmatically adverb

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This dramatic increase from previous decades can be attributed to factors such as the proliferation of digital devices, the dominance of social media as an advertising channel and the growth of programmatic advertising, which enables highly targeted and automated ad placements. Astrid Pocklington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The Executive Director is responsible for creating a positive internal culture that aligns with programmatic objectives and that treats everyone with dignity. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024 The decrease is attributed to a decline in programmatic business and slower order patterns from larger accounts. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 At the level of individual scenes, the show tends to be cautious and programmatic. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for programmatic 

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of programmatic was in 1896

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“Programmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programmatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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