Meaning of program in English

program

noun [ C ]

/ˈproʊ.ɡræm/ uk

/ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/

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a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation:

computer program They are developing a computer program that can determine if a song is likely to be a hit.

write a program She's written a program to find words that frequently occur together.

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There is still a lot of software that comes without an uninstall program.
My computer has a program which corrects my spelling.
Double-click on the icon to start the program.
Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
The system came bundled with a word processor spreadsheet and graphics program.

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Broadcasting in general

program noun [C] (BROADCAST)

a broadcast on television or radio:

It's one of those arts programs late at night.

It's my favorite TV program - I never miss an episode.

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I heard a really interesting program on the radio this morning.
UK This program's boring - shall I turn over to BBC?
A new series of wildlife programs has started on Monday evenings.
Most children's television programs aim to educate and entertain at the same time.
Our special guest on the program tonight is Robert de Niro.

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program noun [C] (BOOK)

a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports eventusually provided at the theater or place where the event happens:

I looked in the program to find out the actor's name.

football program He collected football programs.

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program noun [C] (PLAN)

a plan of activities to be done or things to be achieved:

The school offers an exciting and varied program of social events.

The railroad system is to put 20 million dollars into its modernization program.

I'm running three mornings a week - it's all part of my fitness program.

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Schedules & agendas

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Plans and arrangements

Idiom

get with the program

program

verb [ T ]

/ˈproʊ.ɡræm/ uk

/ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/

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to write a series of instructions that make a computer perform a particular operation:

[ + to infinitive ] She programmed the computer to calculate the rate of exchange in twelve currencies.

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to tell a device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:

I've programmed the heat to come on at 6:00.

be programmed to do something

to always do or think a particular thingalthough you do not try to:

I'm programmed to wake up at seven.

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(Definition of program from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

program | Intermediate English

program

noun [ C ]

/ˈproʊ·ɡræm-ɡrəm/

program noun [C] (ACTIVITIES)

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a group of activities or things to be achieved:

a training program

the university basketball program

a pilot recycling program

program noun [C] (BROADCAST)

a broadcast or series of broadcasts on television or radio:

What’s your favorite program?

program noun [C] (COMPUTER)

a series of instructions that make a computer perform an operation:

a word processing program

program noun [C] (THIN BOOK)

a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event

program

verb [ T ]

/ˈproʊ·ɡræm-ɡrəm/

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program verb [T] (COMPUTER)

to instruct a computerized device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:

The CD player can be programmed to play the songs in any order.

programmable

adjective us

/ˈproʊˌɡræm·ə·bəl/

a programmable thermostat

(Definition of program from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

program | Business English

program

noun [ C ]

/ˈprəʊɡræm/ us

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(also computer program)

a series of instructions put into a computer so that it does particular tasks:

load/download a program The service will prompt you to download the appropriate program.

install/uninstall a program When I try to install a programI get an error message.

design/develop/write a program The company is trying to develop a program that will predict terrorist acts.

run/execute/use a program The command allows computer users to run a program with administrator rights.

GOVERNMENTMANAGEMENT US (UK programme)

an officially organized system of services activitiesor opportunities that help people achieve something:

a government/state program The governor proposed a state $500 million program to build new schools.

a health insurance/product-development/construction program The tax funds health insurance programs for the working poor.

We had to end the bonus program for non-executive staff.

a program to do sth A financial advisor analyzes clients' finances and prepares personalized programs to meet objectives.

build/develop/finance a program

launch/initiate a program

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scheme noun

US (UK programme)

a course of study especially at a college or university:

20 years ago there were only two women in our program.

Business/Nursing/Management program Ms. Boothe will enter the college's Business program next year.

a Master's/graduate program The university has 40 different graduate programs.

US (UK programme)

a planned series of related events or activities:

A program of meetings has been planned for October and November.

organize/set up/plan a program

COMMUNICATIONS US (UK programme)

a television or radio show:

On today's programwe'll have an interview with Bill Gates.

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programme noun

program

verb [ T ]

/ˈprəʊɡræm/ us

programs | programming | programmed

to write a series of instructionsusing a computer languageto create or run a computer program:

program sth to do sth They programmed the computer to predict future discoveries.

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to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:

program sth to do sth You can use a Pocket PC or cell phone to program your DVR grab MP3s you've already downloadedand get stock quotes or weather reports.

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programme verb

(Definition of program from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of program

program

Or do you (pursue the truth and) see your whole program go down?

From ESPN

The first five students in the program that begins in high school were selected recently.

From Washington Times

I was considering spending the next year there in that program.

From Huffington Post

Last weekword came down that state funding for those after-school programs is drying up.

From CBS News

Since beginning seven years agothe program has been able to find homes for about 200 dogs.

From Huffington Post

Welcome to the program andfirst of allcongratulationsof course.

From NPR

The program is succeedingonly time will tell if it is a success.

From Foreign Policy

You can take those programs and share them with others.

From TIME

The results will not be published until next yearbut anecdotallythe program is a successresearchers say.

From CNN

The program will be repeated at 8 p.m.

From Chicago Tribune

They'll say the money is coming out of future revenues from the program.

From Baltimore Sun

The program has been in place since 2002.

From CNN

For examplemany programs are available on hulu the day after the air.

From VentureBeat

There were a number of different programs that were tried.

From NPR

But scammers take advantage of uncertainty surrounding new laws and programs.

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