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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Stuck indoors during the pandemic, Brundage turned to spending long hours on Minecraft, a build-your-own-world videogame that, for many, is a gateway into programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

One important method involves DNA strand displacement, a biochemical process that enables precise programming of movement using specific DNA sequences labeled as "fuel" and "structure."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

And users’ search usage has nearly tripled over about a year, according to the release, while OpenAI’s application programming interface now processes 15 billion tokens per minute.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It provides an application programming interface that helps businesses communicate across software platforms, allowing them to transfer data and coordinate different data sets.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“Did you realize programming a Glitch was that easy?”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

programming

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