programming

nounverbattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ//
United States//ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ//

The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.

noun

1
The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.
The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.
2
The design and scheduling of a performance such as ballet.
Now it has become a regular part of City Ballet's programming this season.
3
The act of writing a computer program.
Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need.
4
The software that controls a machine, or the logic expressed in such software; operating instructions.
A robot's programming doesn't allow for love.
5
Brain-washing.
6
A conditioned response.
Together with this is the influence of an infinite number of neurotransmitters, neurohormones, environmental hazards, and accidental programmings.

Etymology

From program /programme + -ing.

verb

1
Also a form of programpresent participle and gerund of program
2
Also a form of programmepresent participle and gerund of programme
I was programming a new module for the software package.
He was programming the VCR.

Forms

plural: programmings

program · A set of structured activities; a plan of action.programme · UK, New Zealand, and India standard spelling of program.programmed · having a minister or pastor who conducts religious services.

programming · The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.

progress · Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points…Progress · A placename A rural municipality of Saskatchewan, Canada.progressive · Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.

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