Synonyms

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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On the fluffier human-interest side, in the bright light of morning programming, her interviewing style looked more antagonistic than sharp.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The company is developing a software stack to move past from the current state of quantum programming, which Fitzsimons likens to microcode in the 1950s.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The AI will likely propose grabbing data through what’s called an API—“application programming interface.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

That longtime staple of educational and informational TV programming has been kicked to the curb in favor of competition shows.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

That same year, her mother was given permission to do her programming job remotely, which meant anywhere she had a computer.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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