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

Summerfest organizers has released some of the plans for Juneteenth Day programming at the 2025 music festival, which starts on June 19. —Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024

However, as someone who has screened other Netflix programming early, the streamer takes anti-piracy measures by watermarking films and television shows, as well as noting strict review and interview embargo information at all times on screen. —Tim Lammers, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

The first plays a 24/7 selection of music videos, concert films, music docs, and original Night Flight programming; it’s hosted by radio veteran Pat Prescott, whose voice-overs graced the original show as well. —Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024

Only 21 percent of computer programming positions are held by women. —Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024

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

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