programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ How to pronounce programming (audio)
-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.
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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of programming was in 1896

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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programming. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

programming

noun
pro·​gram·​ming
variants also programing
ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ How to pronounce programming (audio)
-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
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