- present participle of program.
programming
Example Sentences
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The company has been developing an application programming interface, or API, a software tool that allows different programs to talk to each other.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
This is particularly important for niche jobs like computer programming or even AI-related jobs, because companies often may overpay because they need the position filled as soon as possible.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between a baby's earliest biological programming, the gut microbiome, and later brain development.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Because CBS News only airs a few hours a week of programming whereas CNN is 24/7, and it has international reach.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Preschoolers are so sophisticated in their viewing behavior that you can determine the stickiness of children’s programming by simple observation.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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