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

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   program | programme: Inglés: Español: application program (computing) aplicación nf : aplicación informática nf + adj: computer program n (software) programa informático nm + adj : A computer program controls the operation of the equipment. software nm: crash program (intensive action plan) programa intensivo nm + adj : programa de choque ...

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   Principal Translations. Spanish. English. programa nm. (actividad: plan, proyecto) (project outline US) program n. (UK) programme, plan n. El constructor presentará un programa de trabajo para concluir en tres meses la obra.

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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.

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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.

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   program. noun. /ˈprəʊɡræm/. /ˈprəʊɡræm/. In (British English) the spelling programme is used, except in sense 1. Idioms. for a computer. 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.

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   Definition of program noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.