programmatically

American  

[proh-gruh-mat-ik-lee] / ˌproʊ grəˈmæt ɪk li /

adverb

1. by using a computer program: The background shapes can be programmatically drawn and animated.

   You can set the value in each field programmatically with a simple algorithm.

   The background shapes can be programmatically drawn and animated.

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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

So March 26 will be a celebration of the museum, architecturally and programmatically.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2022

"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

Fant, a 2019 first-round pick, recently partnered with Outkast NFT Collection, which consists of 10,000 programmatically generated anime and Star Wars-inspired NFT works of art.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 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

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 Linebarger, Paul Myron Anthony