programming
gb/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/ us/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
B1
English
~ 1700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
technical
B1
action
1
writing computer code
The work of making and writing instructions for a computer.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is programming [a computer/system]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'programming' with 'using a program'. Programming means creating the program, not just operating it.
Synonyms
coding (Informal term commonly used in the tech industry for writing software code.)
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software development (Broader term that includes programming as well as design, testing, and project management.)
Antonyms
manual operation (Doing a task by hand without using computer automation.)
Collocations
computer programming
|programming language
|programming skills
|programming course
|programming error
Themes
technology
|computers
|software
|work
|education
Examples
- He studied programming at university before becoming a software engineer.
- Programming requires both logical thinking and creativity.
- The company offers free programming courses for beginners.
- She spends most of her day programming new features for the app.
- Good programming can prevent many security problems.
Learner examples
- I am learning programming at school.
- Programming is fun for me.
- He is good at programming.
- She teaches programming to children.
Noun
B2
action
2
planning a schedule of content
Making a plan for what shows or events will happen and when.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is programming [a channel/event]
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'programming' with 'a program'. Programming is the overall schedule or planning, not a single show.
Synonyms
scheduling (Focuses on setting times for content but may not include choosing the content itself.)
Antonyms
unscheduled broadcasting (Broadcasting without a set plan or timetable.)
Collocations
television programming
|radio programming
|event programming
|network programming
Themes
media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|work
Examples
- The station's programming includes news, sports, and drama series.
- Summer programming will feature more family-friendly movies.
- The festival's programming was praised for its diversity.
- Late-night programming often targets younger audiences.
Learner examples
- The TV programming is very good tonight.
- Radio programming changes in the summer.
- Festival programming takes many months to plan.
Grammar
Dictionary form
programming
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
US/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
pro - gram - ming (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: programming
- Plural: programmings
Word family
Forms
programmings
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unprogrammable
adjective
Advanced or less common
programmability
noun
programmatic
adjective
programmatically
adverb
Expressions
computer programming
1/kəmpjˈutɚ pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
writing software for computers
The work of making instructions that tell a computer what to do.
Examples
- Computer programming is an essential skill in many industries today.
- She took an online course in computer programming to improve her career prospects.
event programming
1/ɪvˈɛnt pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
planned schedule of events
Planning what events will happen and when they will happen.
Examples
- Event programming for the festival includes music, dance, and food stalls.
- Good event programming can keep visitors entertained all day.
television programming
1/tˈɛləvˌɪʒən pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
planned TV show schedule
The list of TV shows that will be shown and when they will be on.
Examples
- Television programming changes a lot during the holiday season.
- The channel is known for its high-quality evening television programming.