programming

Or pro·gram·ing

[proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of programming¹

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

Example Sentences

Risk, discovery and exploration are simply not part of their programming.

From Salon

NPR and PBS are still operating despite the funding cuts, but layoffs and reduced programming are expected.

From Los Angeles Times

Dozens of local TV stations in the US run by affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair said they would continue to replace Jimmy Kimmel Live! with alternate programming for now.

From BBC

The company said its stations would continue to “produce local news and other programming relevant to their respective markets.”

From Los Angeles Times

Nexstar and Sinclair, which together run dozens of stations affiliated to ABC, said they would continue to replace the show with regular programming on Tuesday.

From BBC

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