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   Pro·gram

   /ˈprōˌɡram/

   

   noun

   • 1. a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim: "an extensive program of reforms" Similar schemeplanplan of actioninitiativeseries of measuresprojectstrategysolution
   • ▪ a planned series of future events or performances: "a weekly program of films" Similar scheduleagendacalendartimetableorder of eventslist of eventsorder of the daylineuplistlistingbillmenubill of fare
   • 2. a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine.
   • 3. a presentation or item on television or radio, especially one broadcast regularly between stated times: "a nature program" Similar broadcastproductionshowpresentationtransmissionperformancetelecastsimulcastvideocastpodcastdocumentaryplaycomedyfilmdocudramanewscastmagazine (program)phone-inepisodeinstallmentchat showinformal:prog
   • ▪ a radio or television channel. dated
   • 4. a sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance: "a theater program" Similar guidelist of performers/players/artistesplaybill

   verb

   • 1. provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task: "it is a simple matter to program the computer to recognize such symbols"
   • ▪ write computer programs: "I've programmed for 25 years and have used many languages"
   • ▪ input (instructions for the automatic performance of a task) into a computer or other machine: "simply program in your desired volume level" Similar setfixarrange
   • ▪ cause (a person or animal) to behave in a predetermined way: "all members of a particular species are programmed to build nests in the same way"
   • 2. arrange according to a plan or schedule: "we learn how to program our own lives consciously" Similar arrangeorganizescheduleplanmap outlay outtimetableline upprearrangeslate
   • ▪ schedule (an item) within a framework: "the next stage of the treaty is programmed for 1996"
   • 3. broadcast (an item): US "the station does not program enough contemporary works"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘written notice’): via late Latin from Greek programma, from prographein ‘write publicly’, from pro ‘before’ + graphein ‘write’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › programProgram Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. [Late Latin programma, from Greek] : a public notice. 2. a. : a brief usually printed outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented, and the persons participating (as in a public performance) b. : the performance of a program. especially : a performance broadcast on radio or television. 3.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › programPROGRAM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   program. noun [ C ] us / ˈproʊ.ɡræm / uk / ˈprəʊ.ɡræm /. Add to word list. Add to word list. A2. a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation: a computer program. She's written a program to find words that frequently occur together.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROGRAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROGRAM definition: 1. a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ProgramProgram - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To program is to plan or organize something, or to write the code and execute the commands that make computers work. Definitions of program. noun. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished. synonyms: plan, programme. see more. noun. an integrated course of academic studies.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › programPROGRAM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Program definition: a plan of action to accomplish a specified end. See examples of PROGRAM used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › programProgram - definition of program by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A listing of the order of events and other pertinent information for a public presentation. b. The presentation itself: a program of piano pieces. 2. A scheduled radio or television show. 3. An ordered list of events to take place or procedures to be followed; a schedule: a program of physical therapy for a convalescent. 4.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionprogram noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer. You'll need to download and install the program on your computer. To run the program, simply click the icon. She uses a computer program to produce these maps. see also object program, source program. Wordfinder.