programming

Writing instructions that tell a computer what to do.

• I'm learning programming.
• The course teaches basic programming skills.
• How much programming experience does this job require?

Similar words: coding

Common phrases: computer programming, learn programming, programming language

The instructions inside a computer or machine that control how it works.

• The robot followed its programming.
• A fault in the programming made the machine stop.
• We changed the programming so it would recognize voices.

Similar words: instructions, software, code

Common phrases: robot programming, change the programming, original programming

Choosing and arranging the performances that a theatre, festival, or similar place will offer.

• She manages programming for the theatre.
• This season's programming includes three new ballets.
• The festival's adventurous programming attracted a younger audience.

Similar words: scheduling, programme planning

Common phrases: festival programming, arts programming, theatre programming

Making someone accept certain beliefs by repeatedly controlling what they hear, see, or experience.

• He described the training as mental programming.
• The group's programming taught members to obey without question.
• She needed years to overcome that psychological programming.

Similar words: brainwashing, indoctrination, conditioning

Common phrases: mental programming, psychological programming