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

The company has been developing an application programming interface, or API, a software tool that allows different programs to talk to each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

This is particularly important for niche jobs like computer programming or even AI-related jobs, because companies often may overpay because they need the position filled as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch • 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

The two of us together lobbied other countries’ governments to help fund programming for girls’ education while encouraging private companies and think tanks to commit to the cause.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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