programming

noun
UK: /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/

  1. The process of creating computer programs.

    1. I enjoy programming games after school with my friends.
    2. The company needs experts with solid programming skills to develop new apps.

  2. A schedule of activities or events.

    1. The after-school programming keeps children safe and busy.
    2. The museum offers a rich programming of events for the local community.

  3. The process of arranging a series of instructions for a machine to follow.

    1. Robotics programming allows for very precise movements from the robot.
    2. Advanced CNC programming resulted in improved accuracy and reduced material waste.
programming verb

  1. Present participle of program: instructing a computer or machine to perform a task.

    1. She is programming a robot to do the dishes every day.
    2. The engineer is programming the new system to manage data efficiently.
programming adjective

  1. Relating to the activity of writing computer programs.

    1. I took a programming class online last summer.
    2. The open-source nature of the programming language encourages collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "programming" in English means: The process of creating computer programs., A schedule of activities or events., The process of arranging a series of instructions for a machine to follow..

The phonetic transcription of "programming" is /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "programming": "I enjoy programming games after school with my friends.". More examples on the page.