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.
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The nonprofit Arching Oaks, located on 20 acres on Thrill Hill Road, is dedicated to raising awareness of the artistic and cultural traditions of Japan and to provide high-quality programming rooted in the traditions.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
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—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In his current role, Meyer oversees programming strategy and operations for the company’s portfolio of leading properties in the United States, which include Univision, UNIMAS, Galavision and TUDN, as well as Univision’s radio and local television stations.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
The festival has already announced a ton of programming, including a live late night show hosted by Last Week Tonight and The Late Show writer Greg Iwinski, who will be joined by Jim Fagan and a team of veteran late night writer-performers for the show.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
What challenges all those theater operators is finding a broader array of programming than what’s currently coming from risk-averse, big-franchise-dependent Hollywood studios, said Brandon Purdie, Angel’s EVP, global head of theatrical distribution & brand development.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In his current role, Meyer oversees programming strategy and operations for the company’s portfolio of leading properties in the United States, which include Univision, UNIMAS, Galavision and TUDN, as well as Univision’s radio and local television stations.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
The festival has already announced a ton of programming, including a live late night show hosted by Last Week Tonight and The Late Show writer Greg Iwinski, who will be joined by Jim Fagan and a team of veteran late night writer-performers for the show.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programming. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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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
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