programmatically
Americanadverb
Usage
What does programmatically mean? Programmatically means done using a computer program. In computing, a program is a sequence of instructions (called code) that enable a computer to perform a task. Programmatically is used to refer to tasks that can be done in an automated way (using such programs), especially as opposed to tasks that have to be done manually (by a person). Example: Instead of reading every cell in the spreadsheet to look for duplicates, you can filter them out programmatically.
Etymology
Origin of programmatically
First recorded in 1905–10 for an earlier sense; 1970–75; programmatic ( def. ) + -ly ( def. 1 )
Example Sentences
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Reporters programmatically extracted compensation tables, footnotes and other explanations of perquisites mentioned in the filings and fed the results to an LLM which parsed the amount, type and beneficiary of each perk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
"The recent ads you referenced appear to have been placed programmatically without advance approval or review by PCH. PCH has restrictions in place that should have prevented such programmatic ads from appearing."
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2022
While it’s relatively easy for the platform to moderate regular quote tweets, it’s harder to programmatically scan the contents of a photo or video.
From The Verge ● Jan. 6, 2022
Beyond the design, parklets of this nature could be flexible programmatically — employed for dining but also to create public plaza areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
In any case, the theses of min shêng, both ideologically and programmatically, can scarcely be contrasted with the detailed schedules of social revolution to be found in the West.
From The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
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