programming

noun pro·gram·ming \-miŋ\

: the act or job of creating computer programs

: a schedule of television or radio broadcasts

Full Definition of PROGRAMMING

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

a : the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b : the process of preparing an instructional program

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pro·gram·ming also pro·gram·ing \-miŋ\

1940

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