programming

American

[proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming] / ˈproʊ græm ɪŋ, -grə mɪŋ /

Or programing

noun

the act or process of planning or writing a program.
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.

Etymology

Origin of programming

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

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Pelosi said she is largely handing over the keys to managing the institute and its programming to Berkeley, while lending her name, congressional expertise and contacts to foster its growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Described as a "monumental artistic creation," the show will be recorded in advance and broadcast by the ABC network at the start of its 25 hours of programming for Independence Day, July 4.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

A quick programming note: The Surge, in a show of extreme patriotism, will be off next week for the July Fourth holiday.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Lakhani has reshaped the way Pendo interviews software engineering candidates, suggesting live programming sessions to get a better sense of exactly how they use AI to work through problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Maybe...maybe her programming has changed since we’re not in school together anymore?

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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