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

Many cable-news mainstays are devising new programming concepts that move away from the industry standard of single-host opinion programs. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024

The cable giant is now public with its exploration of the most sensible alternative pathway forward for these cable programming assets, joined publicly or privately by much of the rest of the industry. —Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Zuaiter, who is also head of the programming department for the Amman International Film Festival, reconnected with her Palestinian roots during the production that was shot over a decade prior to the October 7, 2023 attacks. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024

The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. —Bychris Morris, Fortune, 3 Nov. 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