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)
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The news conference interrupted regular television programming.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Through such programming, students will be exposed to policymakers, journalists, foreign service officers, military officers, and other key policymakers.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The Times noted that Lucas seemed less interested in educational programming, where many of the cuts were made, than Jackson-Dumont had been.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 May 2025
Everyone is on the hunt for more cost-effective programming.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programming. Accessed 25 May. 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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