counterprogram

[ koun-ter-proh-gram, ‑gruhm ]

verb (used with object)

, coun·ter·pro·gramed or coun·ter·pro·grammed, coun·ter·pro·gram·ing or coun·ter·pro·gram·ming.

1. to schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete with one on another station.

verb (used without object)

, coun·ter·pro·gramed or coun·ter·pro·grammed, coun·ter·pro·gram·ing or coun·ter·pro·gram·ming.

1. to engage in such scheduling of broadcasts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterprogram¹

First recorded in 1960–65; counter- ( def ) + program ( def )