What does "programming" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "programming"?

Pronounced //ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ//.

Common synonyms include: brainwashing, computer programing, computer programming, programing, scheduling, scheduling.

//ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

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
creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something wordnet
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
setting an order and time for planned events wordnet
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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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."
7
Brain-washing. uncountable, usually
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
present participle and gerund of program form-of, gerund, participle, present
2
present participle and gerund of programme form-of, gerund, participle, present
"I was programming a new module for the software package."