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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With programmatic audio spend projected to surpass $2 billion in 2025, it's become one of the most promising—and vulnerable—channels in digital media. Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Those two markets occupy pivotal points in the programmatic advertising business, which puts most ads on websites, including this one. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 In response, the administration agreed to extend the contract for six more months to wind down programmatic work and find new representation for the children. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025 More news outlets are open to programmatic ad sales, which can help marketers avoid tough topics and hot talk. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 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 26 Apr. 2025.

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