programming

[proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming]

pro·gram·ming

[proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming]
noun
1.
the act or process of planning or writing a program.
2.
Radio and Television.
a.
the selection and scheduling of programs for a particular period, station, or network.
b.
the programs scheduled.
Also, pro·gram·ing.


Origin:
1885–90; program + -ing1

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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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pro·gram

[proh-gram, -gruhm] noun, verb, pro·grammed or pro·gramed, pro·gram·ming or pro·gram·ing.
noun
1.
a plan of action to accomplish a specified end: a school lunch program.
2.
a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed.
3.
a radio or television performance or production.
4.
a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment.
5.
an entertainment with reference to its pieces or numbers: a program of American and French music.
EXPAND
6.
a planned, coordinated group of activities, procedures, etc., often for a specific purpose, or a facility offering such a series of activities: a drug rehabilitation program; a graduate program in linguistics.
7.
a prospectus or syllabus: a program of courses being offered.
8.
Computers.
a.
a systematic plan for the automatic solution of a problem by a computer.
b.
the precise sequence of instructions enabling a computer to solve a problem.
COLLAPSE
verb (used with object)
9.
to schedule as part of a program.
10.
Computers. to prepare a program for.
11.
to insert or encode specific operating instructions into (a machine or apparatus): We'll program the bells to ring at ten-minute intervals.
12.
to insert (instructions) into a machine or apparatus: An automatic release has been programmed into the lock as a safety feature.
13.
to cause to absorb or incorporate automatic responses, attitudes, or the like; condition: Our parents programmed us to respect our elders.
EXPAND
14.
to set, regulate, or modify so as to produce a specific response or reaction: Program your eating habits to eliminate sweets.
COLLAPSE
verb (used without object)
15.
to plan or write a program.
Also, especially British, pro·gramme.


Origin:
1625–35; < Late Latin programma < Greek prógramma public notice in writing. See pro-2, -gram1

re·pro·gram, verb (used with object), re·pro·grammed or re·pro·gramed, re·pro·gram·ming or re·pro·gram·ing.
un·pro·grammed, adjective

pogrom, program.
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programming definition


1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or, in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty file).
2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward.
3. The most fun you can have with your clothes on (although clothes are not mandatory).
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(2003-02-12)

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