programming — English Dictionary

Noun

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

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.

2. The design and scheduling of a performance such as ballet.

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

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

3. The act of writing a computer program.

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

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

4. The software that controls a machine, or the logic expressed in such software; operating instructions.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

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

5. Brain-washing.

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

6. A conditioned response.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

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

Noun

1. setting an order and time for planned events

   Synonyms

   schedulingprograming

   Broader terms

   planning

2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something

   Synonyms

   programingcomputer programmingcomputer programing

   Broader terms

   creating by mental acts