program
Americannoun
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a plan of action to accomplish a specified end.
a school lunch program.
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a plan or schedule of activitiesproceduresetc.to be followed.
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a broadcasted television or radio production or similar internet-based content produced for distribution.
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Also called computer program. Digital Technology. a precise sequence of instructions enabling a computer to perform a task; a piece of software.
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a collection of principlesactionsobjectivesetc.established with a long-term goal in mind; platform; policy.
A review of our education initiatives and programs suggests we are meeting our goals.
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a list of itemspiecesperformersetc.in a musicaltheatricalor other entertainment.
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an entertainment with reference to its pieces or numbers.
a program of American and French music.
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a plannedcoordinated group of activitiesproceduresetc.often for a specific purposeor a facility offering such a series of activities.
a drug rehabilitation program;
a graduate program in linguistics.
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a prospectus or syllabus.
a program of courses being offered.
verb (used with object)
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to schedule as part of a program.
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Digital Technology. to write code for (a computer program or application).
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to insert or encode specific operating instructions into (a machine or apparatus).
We'll program the bells to ring at ten-minute intervals.
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to insert (instructions) into a machine or apparatus.
An automatic release has been programmed into the lock as a safety feature.
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to cause to absorb or incorporate automatic responsesattitudesor the like; condition.
Our parents programmed us to respect our elders.
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to setregulateor modify so as to produce a specific response or reaction.
Program your eating habits to eliminate sweets.
verb (used without object)
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to plan or write a program.
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Digital Technology. to write computer code.
noun
verb
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(tr) to feed a program into (a computer)
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(tr) to arrange (data) into a suitable form so that it can be processed by a computer
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(intr) to write a program
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A organized system of instructions and data interpreted by a computer. Programming instructions are often referred to as code.
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See more at source code See also programming language
Other Word Forms
- reprogram verb (used with object)
- unprogrammed adjective
Etymology
Origin of program
First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin programma, from Greek prógramma “public notice in writing”; pro- 2-gram 1
Example Sentences
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“Progress in the program has been painfully slow,” said Kendallthe former Air Force secretary.
Federal prosecutors say Minnesota has been hit by some of the largest fraud schemes involving state-runfederally funded programs in the country.
From Los Angeles Times
The programDavisson saidoffers peace of mind in knowing that “thousands of brokers who previously could sell your information with impunity now no longer can do so.”
From Los Angeles Times
Some companies have buyback programs that feature continual purchases of shares regardless of recent price movements.
From MarketWatch
Once I learned I could be in a program singing and dancing with other kidsshe enrolled me in the Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose.
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