program

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Pronunciation
/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/
/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A set of structured activities.

Example Sentences
  • Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The program runs on both Linux and Microsoft Windows.
5 Definition

(especially in the phrase "get with the program") A particular mindset or method of doing things.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.
2 Definition

To develop (software) by writing program code.

Example Sentences
  • I programmed a small game as a demonstration.
3 Definition

To put together the schedule of an event.

Example Sentences
  • Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.
4 Definition

To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

Example Sentences
  • The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang.