1. relating to or having the characteristics of a program or systematic plan
2. relating to computer programming or automated processes
Usage: computing
3. following a rigid ideological approach rather than being flexible or pragmatic
Usage: often critical

Examples

• The company took a programmatic approach to reducing costs.
• Programmatic advertising uses algorithms to buy ad space automatically.
• The senator’s programmatic responses showed little consideration for local concerns.
• They developed a programmatic solution to streamline the hiring process.
• The organization’s programmatic goals were clearly outlined in the strategic plan.
• Programmatic trading has revolutionized financial markets.
• Critics argued that his programmatic thinking ignored practical realities.