Definitions for program
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Princeton's WordNet(3.20 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. plan, program, programme(noun)

   a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

   "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

2. program, programme(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"

3. broadcast, program, programme(noun)

   a radio or television show

   "did you see his program last night?"

4. platform, political platform, political program, program(noun)

   a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

   "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"

5. program, programme(noun)

   an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

   "you can't tell the players without a program"

6. course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus(noun)

   an integrated course of academic studies

   "he was admitted to a new program at the university"

7. program, programme, computer program, computer programme(noun)

   (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute

   "the program required several hundred lines of code"

8. program, programme(verb)

   a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation

   "the program lasted more than two hours"

9. program, programme(verb)

   arrange a program of or for

   "program the 80th birthday party"

10. program, programme(verb)

    write a computer program

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. program(Noun)

   A set of structured activities.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

2. program(Noun)

   A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

3. program(Noun)

   A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

4. program(Noun)

   A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

5. program(Noun)

   A particular mindset or method of doing things.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

6. program(Verb)

   To enter a program or other instructions into a computer (or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

7. program(Verb)

   To put together the schedule of an event.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

8. program(Verb)

   To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

   Etymology: From programme, from programma, from πρόγραμμα, from προγράφω, from πρό +, from γράφω.

Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Program(noun)

   same as Programme

The New Hacker's Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. program

   1. A magic spell cast over a computer allowing it to turn one's input into error messages. 2. An exercise in experimental epistemology. 3. A form of art, ostensibly intended for the instruction of computers, which is nevertheless almost inevitably a failure if other programmers can't understand it.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. program

   A step-by-step instruction a computer understands.

   The program was running efficiently.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 22, 2020  

2. program

   A type of plan or system with accurate and specific defined eligibility criteria, employees, expenditure, funding, guidelines, income, IT system, liquidity, management, policy, resources and technology for a specific purpose.

   The sustainable development goals programs all have a defined structure.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 17, 2020  

3. program

   To create and broadcast.

   The program is broadcast focusing on our love, unity and knowing we are creating freedom for everyone.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 7, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'program' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2549

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'program' in Nouns Frequency: #817

How to pronounce program?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say program in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of program in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of program in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of program in a Sentence

1. Tiger Woods:

   I recently completed an out of state private intensive program. I will continue to tackle this going forward with my doctors, family and friends. I am so very thankful for all the support I've received.

2. Charles Mathias, Jr.:

   I cannot help but wonder whether, by continuing and expanding the school lunch program, we aren't witnessing, if not encouraging, the slow demise of yet another American tradition the brown bag. ... Perhaps we are beholding yet another break in the chain that links child to home.

3. Transport Canada:

   Your organization has demonstrated that your maintenance program and maintenance system does not meet the minimum regulatory requirements.

4. Kevin Cramer:

   There's some disagreement on direct payment checks versus unemployment insurance, versus what a good lending program would look like, but I would say the momentum is with some form of direct payments, whether it's in the form of checks, direct deposit more likely.

5. Kerry Courneya:

   They can modify their exercise program by reducing the intensity( e.g. slower walking) or the duration or frequency, they can also wait and exercise on days they feel good rather than push themselves on the days they feel sick.

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