programming
noun
pro·gram·ming
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variants:
or less commonly programing
Definition of programming
1
: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program
2a
: 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 Riverside show is designed as a fundraiser to benefit arts and social justice programming at the JCC. — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mandy Patinkin will perform a fundraising concert for JCC Milwaukee at the Riverside Theater," 3 Sep. 2019 San Japan runs Friday through Sunday at the Convention Center, with ancillary programming at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk hotels. — RenĂ© A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, "San Japan bringing stars of hit anime âMy Hero Academiaâ to San Antonio," 27 Aug. 2019 Then came the networkâs Live Out Loud branding, an era that started with NBCUniversalâs purchase of the network in 2007 and ushered in reality programming like Bad Girls Club. — Jessica Klein, Fortune, "Oxygenâs True Crime Rebrand Keeps Paying Off," 27 Aug. 2019 The Department of Health and Human Services announced the move after some state lawmakers voiced concerns about the conditions and a lack of staff and rehabilitative programming at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Geneva. — Washington Post, "Nebraska moves all girls out of facility for troubled youth," 21 Aug. 2019 Nyla Rose, who is making history as the first transgender competitor for a major American wrestling promotion, has also featured heavily in AEWâs programming thus far. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "AEW to Crown First Womenâs Champion on Debut TV Show," 1 Aug. 2019 By providing scholarships and programming at The Fort and select Minneapolis and St. Paul Schools, the nonprofit opens doors that might otherwise remain closed. — Caryn M. Sullivan, Twin Cities, "Caryn Sullivan: The real magic at The Fort happens in the afternoon," 28 July 2019 Gulf production houses are making inroads in entertainment programming. — The Economist, "The unlikely rise of book fairs in the Gulf," 4 July 2019 Look into programming at your local museum and educate yourself about the day's cultural significance. — Erin Davis And Brandon Griggs, CNN, "Here are 5 ways to show your patriotism on Flag Day 2019," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'programming.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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programming
noun
English Language Learners Definition of programming
: the act or job of creating computer programs
: a schedule of television or radio broadcasts
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