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program

[ proh-gram, -gruhm ]

noun

  1. a plan of action to accomplish a specified end:

    a school lunch program.

  2. a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed.
  3. a broadcasted television or radio production or similar internet-based content produced for distribution.
  4. Also called com·put·er pro·gram. Digital Technology. a precise sequence of instructions enabling a computer to perform a task; a piece of software.
  5. a collection of principles, actions, objectives, etc., established with a long-term goal in mind; platform; policy:

    A review of our education initiatives and programs suggests we are meeting our goals.

  6. a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment.
  7. an entertainment with reference to its pieces or numbers:

    a program of American and French music.

  8. a planned, coordinated group of activities, procedures, etc., often for a specific purpose, or a facility offering such a series of activities:

    a drug rehabilitation program;

    a graduate program in linguistics.

  9. a prospectus or syllabus:

    a program of courses being offered.



verb (used with object)

programmed or programed, programming or programing.
  1. to schedule as part of a program.
  2. Digital Technology. to write code for (a computer program or application).
  3. to insert or encode specific operating instructions into (a machine or apparatus):

    We'll program the bells to ring at ten-minute intervals.

  4. to insert (instructions) into a machine or apparatus:

    An automatic release has been programmed into the lock as a safety feature.

  5. to cause to absorb or incorporate automatic responses, attitudes, or the like; condition:

    Our parents programmed us to respect our elders.

  6. to set, regulate, or modify so as to produce a specific response or reaction:

    Program your eating habits to eliminate sweets.

verb (used without object)

programmed or programed, programming or programing.
  1. to plan or write a program.
  2. Digital Technology. to write computer code.

program

/ ˈəʊɡæ /

noun

  1. a sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and arithmetical operations on data
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to feed a program into (a computer)
  2. tr to arrange (data) into a suitable form so that it can be processed by a computer
  3. intr to write a program
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

program

/ ōă′ /

  1. A organized system of instructions and data interpreted by a computer. Programming instructions are often referred to as code.
  2. See more at source codeSee also programming language

program

  1. A series of instructions given to a computer to direct it to carry out certain operations. The term codeis often used to denote large-scale operations.
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·· verb (used with object) reprogrammed or reprogramed reprogramming or reprograming
  • ܲ·· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of program1

First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin programma, from Greek ó “public notice in writing”; pro- 2, -gram 1
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Today, the Mann House and Villa Aurora, which is Feuchtwanger’s home, are cultural centers that offer residency programs for writers and artists whose work embraces the spirit of their former owners.

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Sanitation officials said their agency needs the increases to absorb rising equipment costs, higher salaries and an expensive new organic waste program.

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Some say it’s time for an extermination program.

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It's critical that people whose job it is to protect the programs that low- and moderate-income people rely on focus on the threats and opportunities that are appearing.

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An email to staff said the new proposal would mean teaching fewer undergraduates but adult, child and mental health nursing programmes would remain at the university.

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