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programming

or pro·gram·ing

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

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Origin of programming

First recorded in 1885–90; program + -ing1
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Words related to programming

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