programming

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.

   “The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.”

2. (uncountable, usually)The design and scheduling of a performance such as ballet.

   “Now it has become a regular part of City Ballet's programming this season.”

3. (uncountable, usually)The act of writing a computer program.

   “Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need.”

4. (uncountable, usually)The software that controls a machine, or the logic expressed in such software; operating instructions.

   “A robot's programming doesn't allow for love.”

5. (uncountable, usually)Brain-washing.
6. (uncountable, usually)A conditioned response.

   “Together with this is the influence of an infinite number of neurotransmitters, neurohormones, environmental hazards, and accidental programmings.”

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of program
2. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of programme

   “I was programming a new module for the software package.”

   “He was programming the VCR.”