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

Basically, big, multi-joint exercises like good mornings and deadlifts that use external resistance and tailored programming to really challenge your hammies are going to be better for bolstering muscle strength. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025

And last fall Apple cut a deal with Amazon to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Channels, letting users subscribe and access programming through the popular aggregator. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025

Only Bravo, viewed as an important feeder of programming to the Peacock streaming service, will stay with the NBC TV business. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025

The Emmy Awards for daytime, news and documentary programming are moving around the calendar. —Peter White, Deadline, 8 Jan. 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

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