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Programming

//ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme. uncountable, usually

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

  2. 2
    creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something wordnet
  3. 3
    The design and scheduling of a performance such as ballet. uncountable, usually

    "Now it has become a regular part of City Ballet's programming this season."

  4. 4
    setting an order and time for planned events wordnet
  5. 5
    The act of writing a computer program. uncountable, usually

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

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  1. 6
    The software that controls a machine, or the logic expressed in such software; operating instructions. uncountable, usually

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

  2. 7
    Brain-washing. uncountable, usually
  3. 8
    A conditioned response. uncountable, usually

    "Together with this is the influence of an infinite number of neurotransmitters, neurohormones, environmental hazards, and accidental programmings."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of program form-of, gerund, participle, present
  2. 2
    present participle and gerund of programme form-of, gerund, participle, present

    "I was programming a new module for the software package."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From program /programme + -ing.

Etymology 2

From program /programme + -ing.

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