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• present participle of program.

programming

American  

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

Or programing

noun

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

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of programming

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

Example Sentences

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programming

If approved, the combined titan would control nearly a third of the US theatrical motion picture market and basic cable programming.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

‘PBS Kids Across America,’ a block of programming tied to the 250th anniversary of America, aims to celebrate the country’s diversity while dropping history lessons and civics knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The streamer is expected next week to report earnings and release its latest engagement report, which reveals viewership of its top programming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

The American animated series premiered in 2005 on Nickelodeon, a network entirely devoted to children’s programming.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

That same year, her mother was given permission to do her programming job remotely, which meant anywhere she had a computer.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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