Definition

1. Noun:
   • Creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something: The process of designing, writing, testing, and maintaining the code (instructions) that computers execute. This is the primary modern meaning.
   • Setting an order and time for planned events: The act or process of scheduling or arranging a series of events, such as for television, radio, or a conference. This meaning is less common today.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Computer Instructions):

  • She studied programing for three years before becoming a software developer.
  • The programing behind this application is very complex.
  • Learning programing teaches you logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Noun (Scheduling Events):

  • The programing for the new television season was announced yesterday.
  • His job involves the programing of daily broadcasts for the radio station.

Advanced Usage

• "Object-oriented programing": A programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects", which can contain data and code.
  • Java is a popular language for object-oriented programing.
• "Linear programing": A mathematical method for achieving the best outcome (such as maximum profit or lowest cost) in a given mathematical model.
  • They used linear programing to optimize the factory's production schedule.

Variants and Related Words

• Program (noun/verb): The set of instructions itself, or the act of creating them. Also used for a scheduled event or show.
  • I wrote a program to sort the data. (Noun)
  • Can you program the robot to do that? (Verb)
  • What's your favorite TV program? (Noun)
• Programmer (noun): A person who writes computer programs.
  • The programmer fixed the bug in the code.
• Programming Language (noun phrase): A formal language comprising a set of instructions used to produce various kinds of output.
  • Python is an easy-to-learn programming language.

Synonyms

• Coding: (Informal) The act of writing computer code. Often used interchangeably with "programing" in the computing context.
• Software Development: A broader term that includes programing as well as related processes like design, testing, and maintenance.
• Scheduling: The act of planning the timing of events. A synonym for the second meaning.

Related Phrases

• Programing error / bug: A mistake or flaw in the code that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result.
  • The system crash was caused by a simple programing error.
• Programing logic: The underlying reasoning and sequence of operations defined in the code.
  • Understanding the programing logic is key to fixing this issue.

Noun

1. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
2. setting an order and time for planned events