programming

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.
2 Definition

Brain-washing

3 Definition

The act of writing a computer program.

Example Sentences
  • Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • A robot's programming doesn't allow for love.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

Example Sentences
  • He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.
2 Definition

To develop (software) by writing program code.

Example Sentences
  • I programmed a small game as a demonstration.
3 Definition

To put together the schedule of an event.

Example Sentences
  • Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.
4 Definition

To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

Example Sentences
  • The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang.