programming

verb

variants or programing
Definition of programmingnext
present participle of program
as in planning

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  1. planning
  2. calculating
  3. scheming
  4. contracting
Verb
  • Watch out for lottery scams People planning to play the lottery should watch out for lottery scams.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Netflix is planning on giving plenty of gifts to its viewers on Christmas Day – as long as everything goes to plan.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of planning
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  • When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of calculating
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  • But the biggest threats come from billionaire corporate land developers and scheming local government officials, eager to get their greedy hands on all that gorgeous acreage to build casinos, resort hotels, golf courses, and the like.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of scheming
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  • Any viral outbreak poses a public health risk, particularly for children and older people who may be more vulnerable to contracting serious illnesses when affected.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Anyone can fall ill after contracting the virus, but the risk of severe illness is higher for people who are younger than five or older than 65.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of contracting
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