programming
PROHG-ruh-mihng
Programming (noun) means the act of writing computer code. Example: “He picked up programming as a teenager and never stopped.”
noun
1
The act of writing computer code.
"Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need."
"He picked up programming as a teenager and never stopped."
"Programming takes patience, because one small typing mistake can stop the whole program."
"My sister is learning programming so she can build her own website."
2
The planning and scheduling of TV or radio content.
"The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again."
"The network changed its programming to attract younger viewers."
"Evening programming on the radio station mostly features music and short news bulletins."
"Who decides the programming for the children's channel on weekday mornings?"
How to use programming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWriting software, or planning what gets broadcast.
Common pairings
computer programming
TV programming
learn programming
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Word forms
- Plural
- programmings
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Etymology
From "program/programme" plus "-ing."
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What does “programming” mean?
The word “programming” means the act of writing computer code. In plain terms, writing software, or planning what gets broadcast.
How do you pronounce “programming”?
“Programming” is pronounced PROHG-ruh-mihng (/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “programming” in a sentence?
Here is “programming” used in a sentence: “He picked up programming as a teenager and never stopped.”
What part of speech is “programming”?
“Programming” is a noun.
Is “programming” a common word?
“Programming” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “programming” have?
“Programming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of writing computer code.
What is the difference between programming and coding?
Coding is the act of writing computer code itself, while programming is often used more broadly to include designing the logic, structuring the solution, and testing it, with coding as one step. In everyday speech, though, the two words are used interchangeably.
Is it spelled programming or programing?
"Programming," with a double "m," is the standard spelling in both British and American English. "Programing" appears occasionally in older American texts but is now rare and best avoided.
Why is TV and radio content called programming?
In broadcasting, programming refers to the planning and scheduling of TV or radio content — deciding which programmes air and when. A channel's "evening programming," for example, is its lineup of shows broadcast in the evening.
What is the difference between programming and software development?
Programming is the act of writing computer code, while software development covers the whole process of creating software, including gathering requirements, design, testing, deployment, and maintenance. All software developers program, but development involves more than programming alone.
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