programming

1 of 2

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)

programming

2 of 2

present participle of program entry 2

Examples of programming in a Sentence

Noun

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Head Start preschools would also have the option of eliminating parent committees, formal groups that weigh in on curriculum and programming. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Rolapp’s media background has been useful as the Tour seeks new ways to engage with fans through premium programming. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Related Articles After meeting Johanna Rees, vice president for programming and creative partnerships at the Hollywood Bowl, Halsey pitched an idea that had long been brewing in her mind. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The brand said that exchange played out during the summit’s programming. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

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

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