Programming

verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 18.4

Definitions

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

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

2.verbTo develop (software) by writing program code.

"I programmed a small game as a demonstration."

3.verbTo put together the schedule of an event.

"Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities."

4.verbTo cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

"The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang."

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

"The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again."

6.nounBrain-washing

7.nounThe act of writing a computer program.

"Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need."

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

"A robot's programming doesn't allow for love."