programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

This year’s programming includes a fashion show, an acting competition, music, theater, talks, poetry readings, food and more from the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. —James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024

And most school districts are still hurting for special education teachers, which has led to major disruptions to local special ed programming. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024

As part of its spa offerings, the resort has a robust yoga programming, with complimentary sunrise and sunset classes led by resident instructors. —Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024

This suggests a need for further outside-party monitoring of e-cigarettes in Netflix programming. —Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs