programming

American

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

Or programing

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of programming

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

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LFLA’s senior director of programming and strategic engagement, Jessica Strand, said her curation method was to make the festival “as diverse as it could possibly be: high, low, everything.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The stations "have a long record of operating in full compliance with FCC rules and serving their local communities with trusted news, emergency information, and public‑interest programming", the company spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

That will restrict the once broad programming reach of national networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Many workers are worried that AI might make their programming jobs obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

All other programming on television and radio stops.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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