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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

In its Chinese programming, ELI has adopted a more deferential approach to Beijing’s industrial policies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

Sixty years on, three generations have shared their memories of South Asian programming and spoken about how it shaped them.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

He even launched his own subscription streaming network, the American Sheriff Network, with featured ride-alongs and other reality TV programming.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

The theater will offer dine-in services as well as curated programming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Mathematics is often viewed as a subject for technicians, and mathematical talent is confused with rote skills, elementary programming ability, or speed of calculation.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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