What does programming mean?
Definitions for programming
ˈproʊ græm ɪŋ, -grə mɪŋpro·gram·ming
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word programming.
Princeton's WordNet
scheduling, programming, programingnoun
setting an order and time for planned events
programming, programing, computer programming, computer programingnoun
creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
Wiktionary
programmingnoun
The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program / programme
"The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again."
programmingnoun
brain-washing
programmingnoun
The act of writing a computer program.
"Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need."
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
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
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
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
programmingverb
Verb form of the word program.
Programming is structured, logical and organized.
Submitted by MaryC on March 29, 2020
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'programming' in Nouns Frequency: #2917
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of programming in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of programming in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of programming in a Sentence
His real name, according to friends and others familiar with his case, is Mohammed Emwazi, a Briton from a well-to-do family who grew up in West London and graduated from college with a degree in computer programming.
There is a huge appetite among our viewers for live programming and the ability to move ‘Smackdown’ to a live format brings a new level of excitement and helps truly eventize this every week.
I am proud to announce my new The NFT endeavor, which embodies my passion for the arts, and will support my ongoing commitment to children through my Be Best initiative, through this new technology-based platform, we will provide children computer science skills, including programming and software development, to thrive after they age out of the foster community.
When you look at the opposite, those that are not engaged in treatment and not engaged in programming, 70 percent are likely to come back. So it's exactly flipped, no one has to die.
It is practically impossible to teach good programming style to students that have had prior exposure to BASIC; as potential programmers they are mentally mutilated beyond hope of regeneration.
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- برمجةArabic
- programováníCzech
- Programmieren, ProgrammierungGerman
- προγραμματισμόςGreek
- programaciónSpanish
- برنامهنویسیPersian
- ohjelmoiminen, ohjelmointiFinnish
- programmationFrench
- क्रमादेशनHindi
- programozásHungarian
- ծրագրավորումArmenian
- forritunIcelandic
- programmazioneItalian
- תכנותHebrew
- プログラミングJapanese
- 프로그래밍Korean
- програмирањеMacedonian
- pengaturcaraan, pemprogramanMalay
- programmerenDutch
- programowaniePolish
- programaçãoPortuguese
- programareRomanian
- программированиеRussian
- programmeringSwedish
- programlamaTurkish
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