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

The role involves working with advanced SAS programming, processing data with SQL and building machine learning models. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The company, which specializes in creative direction, brand strategy and experiential programming that merges fashion, beauty, gaming and culture, acquired LA Fashion Week in 2022. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

Spanning 27,000 square feet, the center will host dedicated space for arts and culture programming, STEM and healthy living classes. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025

Stephen Colbert regularly participates in Q&A’s with actors, writers and directors as part of Montclair Film’s programming. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

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