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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Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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The vibe: An east Charlotte family and dog-friendly brewery with a focus on small-batch beers and weekly programming, like Trivia Tuesdays and live music.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Current programming, led by Vicki Dummer, will be overseen by Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
But Griffiths warned that there is typically very little programming for children, and some upscale ships are adults-only.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Go deeper: The Penguin is back with a new owner, new menu and in a new location
Vaulted Oak Brewing
The vibe: An east Charlotte family and dog-friendly brewery with a focus on small-batch beers and weekly programming, like Trivia Tuesdays and live music.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for programming
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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programming. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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