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

The combination create a larger pool of premium digital out-of-home national, local and programmatic inventory across cinema, office and residential buildings and will enhance NCM’s data, targeting and measurement capabilities. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Unlike more programmatic itineraries on big ships, those offered by UnCruise are often looser, based on weather conditions or wildlife spotting opportunities, which are a priority for the company. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

In search, paid social, programmatic or connected television, that level of measurement confidence would be unacceptable. — Zoe Soon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The manufacturer had other vision-correction interventions before, but they weren’t structured like VisionSpring’s or organized as a programmatic workplace benefit, let alone evaluated for impact. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

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