Word
programmatic
Phoneticspro·gram·mat·ic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌpɹɑɡɹəˈmætɪk/
UK/pɹˌəʊɡɹɐmˈætɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to a specific plan or set of instructions. In music, it often describes a style that follows a strict plan or a series of specific pieces.
adj. relating to a planned sequence of actions or a specific set of instructions. In a musical context, it describes a style or performance that follows a structured, pre-determined plan.
Examples
“The band played a programmatic set of songs.”
“The composer's programmatic approach to the symphony meant each movement told a specific story.”
“The festival featured a programmatic series of lectures designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution of jazz in the twentieth century.”
Examples
simple
“The band played a programmatic set of songs.”
contextual
“The composer's programmatic approach to the symphony meant each movement told a specific story.”
complex
“The festival featured a programmatic series of lectures designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution of jazz in the twentieth century.”
Real-World Examples
“When a user navigates to a website that shows advertisements, their details become part of a split-second programmatic auction involving dozens or hundreds of companies.” Etymology
From programme + -atic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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