What does programming mean?

Definitions for programming
ˈproʊ græm ɪŋ, -grə mɪŋpro·gram·ming

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. scheduling, programming, programingnoun

    setting an order and time for planned events

  2. programming, programing, computer programming, computer programingnoun

    creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something

Wiktionary

  1. programmingnoun

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

    "The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again."

  2. programmingnoun

    brain-washing

  3. programmingnoun

    The act of writing a computer program.

    "Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need."

  4. programmingnoun

    The software that controls a machine, or the logic or expressed in such software; operating instructions

    A robot's programming doesn't allow for love.

ChatGPT

  1. programming

    Programming is the process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task. It involves coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. This code can be written in various programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, etc. Programming enables the creation of software, applications, websites, and tools used in everyday technology.

Wikidata

  1. Programming

    Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, such as sequencers, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock music from various regions of the world, and sometimes in jazz and contemporary classical music. In the 21st century, programming has been incorporated into various styles of post-hardcore and metalcore music.

The New Hacker's Dictionary

  1. programming

    1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or, in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty file). “Bloody instructions which, being taught, return to plague their inventor” (Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7) 2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward. 3. The most fun you can have with your clothes on. 4. The least fun you can have with your clothes off.

Editors Contribution

  1. programmingverb

    Verb form of the word program.

    Programming is structured, logical and organized.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 29, 2020  

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'programming' in Nouns Frequency: #2917

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of programming in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of programming in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of programming in a Sentence

  1. George Zaralidis:

    We look forward to making some exciting programming announcements in the coming months, including announcements about projects featuring LGBTQ storylines, characters, and actors.

  2. Brandon Riegg:

    Simply put, we know unscripted programming is hugely popular on linear TV, and has been that way for a long time, i think in our efforts to provide that sort of proper breadth and depth of options to the members, it makes sense to have unscripted programming be a part of that.

  3. Ronn Torossian:

    Expect that to continue. brand exposure on Netflix is great for stars as they have done very well with original programming.

  4. Julia Alexander:

    Being invested in kids programming, especially live-action, means being all in, you can't just have a couple of shows and hope that suffices. It requires a multi-year plan.

  5. Isabel Longoria:

    If Douglas Frank even change a period, a period in the election programming, it sends up a red flag that immediately stops the entire process until we can identify what would have triggered that red flag.

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