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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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   program: [verb] to arrange or furnish a program of or for : bill. to enter in a program.

3. 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROGRAM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprogram noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   program for somebody a training program for new staff members; The museum runs an art education program for inner-city children. Our centers offer training programs designed for all types of athletes. program of something The government is implementing a program of reform. program to do something The college has initiated a program to improve ...

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

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   A program is a sequence or plan. At your niece's dance recital you may be dismayed to discover that her piece is 19th on the program. Settle in!

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

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   Define program. program synonyms, program pronunciation, program translation, English dictionary definition of program. n. 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....

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROGRAM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PROGRAM definition: 1. a set of instructions that you put into a computer to make it do something: 2. US spelling of…. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPROGRAM definition in American English | Collins English...

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    1. a plan of action to accomplish a specified end. a school lunch program. 2. a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed. 3. a radio or television performance or production. 4. a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › programProgram Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of PROGRAM. [count] 1. : a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result. government programs. a program of regular dental checkups. a workout program. 2. : a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.