programming (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
Definition
The process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task.
Examples
She is learning programming to build her own website.
The company is looking for someone with experience in Python programming.
Understanding the basics of programming is becoming essential in many fields.
How to Use programming
- programming language (collocation)
- A specific set of rules and syntax used to write computer programs. — "Python is a popular programming language for beginners."
- programming skills (collocation)
- Abilities and knowledge related to writing computer programs. — "The job requires strong programming skills and problem-solving abilities."
- programming contest (collocation)
- A competition where participants solve programming problems. — "He won first prize in the university's annual programming contest."
- programming error (collocation)
- A mistake in the code that causes a program to behave incorrectly. — "The system crashed due to a critical programming error."
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