programmatic

adjective

pro·​gram·​mat·​ic ˌprō-grə-ˈma-tik 

1

: relating to program music

2

: of, relating to, resembling, or having a program

programmatically

ˌprō-grə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of programmatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the professors' union said HB 281 would limit academic freedom, due process and shared governance as most programmatic decisions are initiated by faculty members. —Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

These elevated multiples reflect investor enthusiasm regarding the growth of programmatic advertising but pose considerable downside risk if execution falters or if market conditions worsen. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

The company said its programmatic business — ads that rely on algorithms to snatch up specific kinds of inventory tied to the type of viewers an advertiser seeks — came to $1 billion. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2025

The policy applies to all executive departments and agencies regardless of their sources of operational and programmatic funding. —ABC News, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for programmatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic