programmatic

adjective

pro·​gram·​mat·​ic ˌprō-grə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce programmatic (audio)
1
: relating to program music
2
: of, relating to, resembling, or having a program
programmatically
ˌprō-grə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce programmatic (audio)
adverb

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DirecTV sent programmatic code in the stream… that hunted down hacked smart cards and destroyed them. — ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 Personnel and programmatic cuts have occurred in Howard county schools for the past several years. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 At its disposal are many resources, points of contact, and programmatic efforts that are highly accessible and popular. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Apr. 2026 Since then, the city has conducted multiple studies to assess the site’s financial and programmatic feasibility. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for programmatic

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of programmatic was in 1896

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“Programmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programmatic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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