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programming

[proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming] / ˈproʊ græm ɪŋ, -grə mɪŋ /
NOUN
computer science
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artificial intelligence computer technology data processing information technology robotics
WEAK
computer-aided learning computer-aided testing cybernetics information retrieval natural language processing neural networks operating systems programming languages simulation systems analysis

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The leagues will tell you that these changes are far less disruptive to younger viewers, who are much more adept at locating programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

McKay, who joined Royal Bank in 1983 as a co-op student in computer programming before moving into its retail banking arm, described it as a once-in-a-generation moment for Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Additional programming matters to sports media partners as evidenced by the shout-out the project received from Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley at his pre-tournament press conference on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Others believed they would be doing clerical work or computer programming.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A menu appeared below, listing the entertainment programming to which I presently had access.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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