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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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Coders may be worried about very effective new AI programming assistants, but Raman said there’s still a need for software engineers — as long as they’re prepared to take on different types of functions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Demonstrating familiarity with the tools required for things like programming, graphic design and data-management is no longer enough when AI is able to take on those sorts of tasks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 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

Any school with a football team ought to have a computer gaming, web design, or programming team as well.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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