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

Amazon also currently offers more live sports programming than Netflix and has a more established advertising-technology stack, which can draw from the data it has collected from its retail customers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Major names like Marriott, L’Oréal and Red Bull continue to serve as top-level backers, and some Pride organizers say they are still in negotiations with potential sponsors ahead of June programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between a baby's earliest biological programming, the gut microbiome, and later brain development.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

You might be able to cross-program and more people will be exposed to the incredible programming of CBS News.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Preschoolers are so sophisticated in their viewing behavior that you can determine the stickiness of children’s programming by simple observation.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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