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

But getting there means taking a hard look at your current processes and evaluating where your budget can be best spent across technology, benefits and programming. —Marcy Klipfel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Manufactured by Intuitive Machines, the hopper is named Grace after Grace Hopper, a pioneer in mathematics and programming who worked on some of the earliest computers. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025

Real-world applications beyond a few specialized fields like software programming and customer support have yet to take off. —Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025

The special events and programming hosted by IAAM are a welcoming addition to the Charleston social scene; ensuring there is something for all visitors. —Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 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