programming

American

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

Or programing

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of programming

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Amazon also currently offers more live sports programming than Netflix and has a more established advertising-technology stack, which can draw from the data it has collected from its retail customers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Weiss has made significant changes to CBS News’ roster of talent, programming and operations since taking over last October following Paramount’s purchase of her news and opinion platform, the Free Press, for $150 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Details on the venue, tickets, and programming will follow soon," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I begin to wonder if there is something wrong with his programming.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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