Definitions for program
pro·gram

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 6 votes

1. plan, program, programmenoun

   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, programmenoun

   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, programmenoun

   a radio or television show

   "did you see his program last night?"

4. platform, political platform, political program, programnoun

   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, programmenoun

   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, syllabusnoun

   an integrated course of academic studies

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

7. program, programme, computer program, computer programmenoun

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

   "the program required several hundred lines of code"

8. program, programmeverb

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

   "the program lasted more than two hours"

9. program, programmeverb

   arrange a program of or for

   "program the 80th birthday party"

10. program, programmeverb

    write a computer program

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. programnoun

   A set of structured activities.

2. programnoun

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

3. programnoun

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

4. programnoun

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

5. programnoun

   A particular mindset or method of doing things.

6. programverb

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

7. programverb

   To put together the schedule of an event.

8. programverb

   To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

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

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. program

   A program is a set of instructions or a sequence of coded commands that tell a computer or electronic device what tasks to perform. It is designed to solve specific problems or fulfill specific objectives by directing and controlling the computer's operations and actions. Programs can range from simple applications like text editors or web browsers to complex software used for scientific research, business operations, or gaming. They are typically written in programming languages and executed by a computer's processor to produce the desired results.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Programnoun

   same as Programme

The New Hacker's DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

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 ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. program

   A step-by-step instruction a computer understands.

   The program was running efficiently.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 22, 2020  

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   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  

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   programverb

   0.) Public relations official record acting as a substitute denoting motion forward, out, or away to proceed in time, place and order with metric units of mass equal to something written or recorded in a certain way. 1.) A planned series of future events, items, or performances as a set of related measures for activities with a particular long-term aim. 2.) A sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance. 3.) A presentation or item on a network, radio or television, especially one broadcast regularly between stated times. 4.) A series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine. 5.) Broadcasting a input of synced, coded plan or schedule within a framework to do what is expected of one from the prevailing viewpoint..

   I program myself to stay in order with my thoughts and actions remotely from the Almighty God.

   Etymology: Dictatorship

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on October 22, 2023  

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1. Program

   Program vs. Programme -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Program and Programme.

Matched Categories

1. • Announcement
   • Computing
   • Create Mentally
   • Document
   • Idea
   • Information
   • Schedule
   • Show
   • System

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

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce program?

1. Alex

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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. Nicole Zoerink:

   We all have the same goal. Patients are not pressured into ALTO's if their pain does not subside.Doctors in the study acknowledge, sometimes, an opioid is the proper course of action. But this program promises to make sure safe and effective alternatives are not overlooked. Patients, meanwhile, are thankful. We've had patients thank us for being innovative and creative.

2. Conrad Labandeira:

   That, in turn, suggests that the two groups of insects share a genetic program for eyespot production, the last common ancestor of these insects lived about 320 million years ago, deep in the Paleozoic. So we think this must be a developmental mechanism that goes all the way back to the origins of winged insects.

3. Michael Lloyd:

   Overweight people should check with their doctor prior to embarking on any exercise program.

4. Vijay Chandramohan:

   This program was launched with the dual objective of making the daily commute for our employees more convenient, while trying to ease the pollution plaguing our cities, cities in India are growing at an exponential rate.

5. Amishi Jha:

   This is the most foundational practice, it's part of every tradition and every program currently available for mindfulness training.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=program
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Program
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/program
5. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#Program
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=program