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

There will be tremendous opportunities for students to create exhibits, develop programming and operate a museum. —Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

The Academy last introduced an award of this significance with its Television Academy Honors Award in 2007, recognizing programming that drives positive social change. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026

Hengbot is positioning Sirius as both a consumer product and an entry-level programming platform for people interested in robotics and AI interaction. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026

Regular programming is slated to include fireside conversations, creative workshops, artist pop-ups, and live music performances. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

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