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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Its revenue generation is largely dependent on programmatic ads that run on the website, which generally produce between $2,000 and $5,000 per day. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026 In March 2025, the EPA terminated roughly $20 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin alleging programmatic fraud and abuse. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Strengthening Human Connection Through Check-Ins To effectively combat change fatigue and economic uncertainty, prioritize real human connection over programmatic initiatives. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Pate explained that the business has five or six primary revenue streams, including YouTube AdSense and other programmatic revenue, brand deals, public speaking engagements, merchandise and talent deals. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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