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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30 June 2026
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In the mid-1990s, the regional telephone monopolies launched rival consortia such as Tele-TV and Americast, hoping to dominate the living room by pairing their massive distribution networks with original Hollywood programming.
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30 June 2026
While there are incentives for participation, such as earning credits to up to a year off a sentence and increased halfway house placement, the BOP does not mandate programming.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Plans for the community include a residents’ clubhouse, private hiking trails, concierge services, and wellness programming.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
In the mid-1990s, the regional telephone monopolies launched rival consortia such as Tele-TV and Americast, hoping to dominate the living room by pairing their massive distribution networks with original Hollywood programming.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
While there are incentives for participation, such as earning credits to up to a year off a sentence and increased halfway house placement, the BOP does not mandate programming.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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