programming

American  

[proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming] / ˈproʊ græm ɪŋ, -grə mɪŋ /

Or programing

noun

1. the act or process of planning or writing a program.

2. Radio and Television.

   1. the selection and scheduling of programs for transmission, as for a television station or network, or an internet-based digital distributor.

   2. the programs scheduled.

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Etymology

Origin of programming

First recorded in 1885–90; program + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He focused on producing low-cost, syndicated programming, including interview series and court shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The decision, issued May 21, ordered a sharp increase in the level of financial payments that U.S. online streaming operators had to contribute toward Canadian programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

This is particularly important for niche jobs like computer programming or even AI-related jobs, because companies often may overpay because they need the position filled as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between a baby's earliest biological programming, the gut microbiome, and later brain development.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

By the time Gates dropped out of Harvard after his sophomore year to try his hand at his own software company, he’d been programming practically nonstop for seven consecutive years.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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