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Vinony

programming

noun

  1. automated planning and scheduling
  2. writing computer code
  3. to design a program
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ / /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

noun

Etymology: From program /programme + -ing.

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

    “The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.”

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

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

  3. The act of writing a computer program.

    “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.

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

  5. Brain-washing.
  6. A conditioned response.

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

verb

Etymology: From program /programme + -ing.

  1. present participle and gerund of program
  2. present participle and gerund of programme

    “I was programming a new module for the software package.”

    “He was programming the VCR.”