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

It is a software engine that makes it easier for AI developers to sync their models with different types of processors, many of which require custom programming libraries to operate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The team also marked the beginning of testing with a symbolic moment by sending an email titled "Hello Universe," referencing the famous introductory messages used during the early days of computer programming.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

But the NFL is at a significant advantage as the broadcast networks and their affiliated stations are dependent on the league, which provides a vast majority of the highest-rated programming on TV.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A deal could be done, according to BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher, with China offering rare earths in return for high-end computer chips for programming the brains of its new robots.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“That part of my programming has never failed. Even if I wanted to be violent, I could not.”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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