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

Examples of programmatic in a Sentence

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Advertising revenue within the Pandora and Off-Platform segment reached $1.6 billion in 2024, a $17 million year-over-year increase, which the company attributed to a growth in podcasting and programmatic sales. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 Disney has certified Google Display & Video 360, The Trade Desk, and Yahoo DSP for real-time programmatic buying of its live sports and events and Magnite as a third-party supply-side partner. Kerry Flynn, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 Ultimately, California’s public schools must prioritize the students still in them, which will require closing schools and making other difficult decisions such as staff and programmatic reductions. Aaron Garth Smith, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025 Errors in citizen data—whether due to outdated records, manual entry mistakes or lack of system integration—can lead to serious consequences and break down programmatic integrity and trust. Brian Chidester, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 18 Feb. 2025.

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