The process of designing, writing, testing, and maintaining executable computer software to accomplish a specific result or perform a particular task.

After months of intensive programming, the development team released the new operating system.

The action or process of scheduling something, especially radio or television programs.

The programming for the new TV channel includes a mix of news, documentaries, and entertainment shows.

programmingadjective

Relating to or involved with the writing of computer programs.

She enrolled in a programming course to improve her coding skills.

Relating to the arranging or scheduling of broadcast content such as television or radio shows.

The network’s programming schedule was adjusted to include more live sports.

programingnoun

The process of writing computer programs.

She spent the weekend focused on programing to complete her software project.

The activity or process of planning or scheduling a series of events, items, or performances.

The festival's programing included workshops, concerts, and film screenings.

programverb

To write computer code to create a software application or system.

She learned to program in Python to develop her own mobile app.

To schedule or arrange a series of events or activities.

The event coordinator will program the conference sessions for next month.

To input or set instructions into a machine or device to perform a specific task.

He programmed the thermostat to lower the temperature at night.

To train or condition a person or animal to think or behave in a predetermined way.

The experiment showed how easily people could be programmed to follow orders.

programmeverb

To arrange or schedule an event or activity.

The team will programme the conference to ensure all speakers have enough time.

To write or create a set of instructions for a computer to follow.

She learned how to programme the software to automate the data entry process.

To condition or train someone or something to behave in a certain way.

The coach tried to programme the athletes to react instinctively during the game.