programming

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The work of writing the instructions that tell a computer what to do.

   Like writing a recipe so careful that a machine can follow every step on its own.

   She learned programming by building small games at home.

   Good programming takes patience and lots of practice.

   Similarcoding, development

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The set of instructions stored inside a machine that tells it how to work.

   Like the built-in rules a vending machine follows every time you press a button.

   The programming inside the washer decides how long each cycle runs.

   A power surge wiped the programming from the old robot.

   Similarsoftware, firmware, code

3. 3
   noununcountable

   The work of choosing and arranging the shows that a TV or radio station puts out.

   Like planning a daily menu, but with shows instead of meals.

   The station changed its programming to add more morning news.

   Children's programming fills the early Saturday schedule.

   Similarlineup, schedule, output

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   The choosing and ordering of the pieces in a show like a dance or a concert.

   Like deciding which songs to play, and in what order, at a party.

   The festival's programming included three new dance pieces.

   She handles programming for the city ballet each season.

   Similarrepertoire, selection, curation

5. 5
   noununcountable

   A trained, automatic reaction that a person gives without thinking.

   Like a dog that drools at the sound of a bell after learning food comes next.

   Years of strict schooling left him with the programming to obey any order instantly.

   Her flinch at loud noises was pure programming from childhood.

   Similarconditioning, training

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6. 6
   noununcountable

   The forcing of new beliefs onto someone by wearing down their own ideas.

   Like erasing a whiteboard and writing brand new rules in its place.

   The cult used constant programming to control its members.

   He claimed the camp's programming had stripped away his old beliefs.

   Similarbrainwashing, indoctrination, conditioning

   Oppositedeprogramming

7. 7
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of program. Use this form for an action in progress or as the name of the activity.

   She is programming a new app for the school fair.

   They spent the evening programming little robots to dance.

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8. 8
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of programme. Use this spelling for an action in progress or as the name of the activity.

   The crew is programming the evening's broadcast lineup.

   Programming the festival schedule kept her busy all spring.

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