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.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 July 2025
In recent testimony, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought criticized programming aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Like in the sciences, the funding cuts are eliminating research experiences and supportive programming for undergraduates, fellowships for graduate students and positions for postdoctoral researchers.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 18 July 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 July 2025
In recent testimony, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought criticized programming aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Then-President George W. Bush's appointee as CPB board chairperson had accused PBS of liberal bias and was pressuring the network over specific programming choices.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 July 2025
Like in the sciences, the funding cuts are eliminating research experiences and supportive programming for undergraduates, fellowships for graduate students and positions for postdoctoral researchers.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 18 July 2025
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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programming. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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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
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