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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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   a. : a sequence of coded instructions that can be inserted into a mechanism (such as a computer) b. dated : a complete plan for solving a problem by the use of a mechanism (such as a computer) that includes both instructions to be inserted into the mechanism and plans for human activities such as interpreting output.

3. www.webopedia.com › definitions › programWhat is a Program? (Definition & Meaning) | Webopedia

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   Apr 23, 2024 · A program is a piece of code or set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform a task. To use an analogy, a program is like a computer’s recipe.

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. 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.

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

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   noun. a plan of action to accomplish a specified end: a school lunch program. a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed. a broadcasted television or radio production or similar internet-based content produced for distribution. Also called com·put·er pro·gram.

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

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   noun. an integrated course of academic studies. “he was admitted to a new program at the university” synonyms: course of study, curriculum, programme, syllabus. see more. noun. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need. “he proposed an elaborate program of public works” “working mothers rely on the day care program ”

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

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

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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    A program is a set of instructions that a computer follows in order to perform a particular task. [computing] The chances of an error occurring in a computer program increase with the size of the program. 6. transitive verb. When you program a computer, you give it a set of instructions to make it able to perform a particular task. [computing]

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

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    PROGRAM meaning: 1 : a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result; 2 : a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do