programming

or pro·gram·ing

[ proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming ]

noun

1. the act or process of planning or writing a program.
2. Radio and Television.
   1. the selection and scheduling of programs for transmission, as for a television station or network, or an internet-based digital distributor.
   2. the programs scheduled.

Word History and Origins

Origin of programming¹

First recorded in 1885–90; program + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Comcast is taking an exit ramp on cable programming by creating a new company, comprising nearly all of NBCUniversal’s current cable networks.

From Los Angeles Times

Audiences on Netflix have embraced international programming as viewers have become increasingly accustomed to reading subtitles at home.

From Los Angeles Times

His YouTube channel has more than 3,500 subscribers, interested in learning programming languages Python and Unity, or who want to hear more about neural networks, which underlie many artificial intelligence tools.

From BBC

The service has added more religious-themed programming to its mix in an effort to reflect values held by many Fox News viewers.

From Los Angeles Times

For a master class in orchestral programming, look to this week’s concerts at the New York Philharmonic.

From New York Times

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