programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Zaslav has indicated that WBD’s live sports programming will continue to stream on HBO Max in the near term, but that arrangement is subject to change. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025

Just ahead of Father’s Day, Nielsen has revealed data on the programming dads spent the most time watching in May. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025

Her last match on main roster programming was during the May 26 Main Event tapings. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025

Incorporating programming that spurs consistent employee gathering can generate a number of positive repercussions, among them team building opportunities and forums for impromptu organic networking among staff. —Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs