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. Cindy Holland:

    I want to make some great programming for my cousins and their families too, so it is something that we are focused on really building out a robust slate of family-friendly programming.

  2. Democrat Barnes:

    We need to invest more in neighborhood services and programming for our residents, for our communities on the front end. Where will that money come from? Well, it can come from over bloated budgets in police departments, you know?

  3. The Nobel Peace Prize winner:

    It matters a lot how long it takes to prevail, because we are programming into the Earth's system a lot of distractive changes every day, so the sooner we make the transition, the less damage we will do, but I am filled with hope that we actually will win this struggle.

  4. Minnesota Timberwolves:

    We appreciate Google's( GOOGL) collaboration to reach fair terms that are consistent with the market, and we're thrilled that our robust lineup of live sports and news plus kids, family and general entertainment programming is in the process of being restored to YouTube TV subscribers across the country.

  5. Douglas Adams:

    I am rarely happier than when spending an entire day programming my computer…

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