Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense programs, present participle programming, past tense, past participle programmed
1. countable noun
A program is a set of instructions that a computer follows in order to perform a particular task.
[computing]
The chances of an error occurring in a computer program increase with the size ofthe program.
2. verb
When you program a computer, you give it a set of instructions to make it able to perform a particular task.
[computing]
He programmed his computer to compare all the possible combinations. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
...45 million people, about half of whom can program their own computers. [VERB noun]
...a computer programmed to translate a story given to it in Chinese. [VERB-ed]
programminguncountable noun [oft NOUN noun]
...programming skills.
...the concepts of programming.
3. See also programme
program in British English
or sometimes programme (ˈprəʊɡræm)
noun
1.
a sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and arithmetical operations on data
verbWord forms: -grams, -gramming, -grammed, -grammes, -gramming or -grammed
2. (transitive)
to feed a program into (a computer)
3. (transitive)
to arrange (data) into a suitable form so that it can be processed by a computer
4. (intransitive)
to write a program
program in American English
(ˈproʊˌgræm; ˈproʊgrəm)
noun
1. Obsolete
a.
a proclamation
b.
a prospectus or syllabus
2.
a.
the acts, speeches, musical pieces, etc. that make up an entertainment, ceremony, etc.
b.
a printed list of these
3.
a scheduled broadcast on radio or television
4.
a plan or procedure for dealing with some matter
5.
all the activities that can be participated in at a community center, camp, resort, etc.
6.
a logical sequence of coded instructions specifying the operations to be performedby a computer in solving a problem or in processing data
7.
a series of operations which may be used to control the functions of an electronic device
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈproˌgrammed or ˈproˌgramed, ˈproˌgramming or ˈproˌgraming
8.
to enter or schedule in a program
9. US
to prepare the questions and answers for (a textbook or a teaching machine to be used in programmed instruction)
10.
a.
to plan a computer program for (a task, problem, etc.)
b.
to furnish (a computer, chip, etc.) with a program
c.
to incorporate in a computer program
11.
to set the program of (an electronic device)
12.
to predispose to behave in a certain way, have a certain mindset. etc.; condition
to program a child for failure
verb intransitive
13.
to plan or prepare a program or programs
Also ; British ˈprogramme
Derived forms
programmable (proʊˈgræməbəl; ˈproʊgrəməbəl)
adjective, noun
programmer (ˈprogrammer)
noun or ˈprogramer
Word origin
< LL & Fr: Fr programme < LL programma < Gr, edict < prographein, to write in public < pro-, before + graphein, to write: see pro-1 & graphic
Examples of 'program' in a sentence
program
This is an alternative universe where computer programs have human form.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Airlines use complex computer programs to raise and reduce prices depending on demand and the number of available seats.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He called his computer program Eliza.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A new breed of online platforms is offering users the data and tools to build their own computer trading programs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His first assignment was to write a program for an insurance broker in Dorset, using assembly code.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One rationale claims that the increase was because of growing numbers of people and increased specialized programs.
Christianity Today (2000)
What two foundations are needed to insure a comprehensive school health program?
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
Then make sure your program deals realistically with your position on the ladder.
Al Ries and Jack Trout THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF MARKETING (1993)
Computer programs are now able to identify similarities between songs more definitively than the human ear.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is an alternative universe where computer programs have human form.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is sometimes done with the help of a special program called an editor.
Samways, B. & Byrne-Jones, T. Computers Basic Facts (1983)
This does not mean that all voluntary affirmative action programs will be upheld by the courts.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
Many of the chapters in this volume specify educational programs that are intended to increase procedural knowledge.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
What is meant by the term comprehensive school health program?
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
These activities all comprise " action programs.
A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions
But it is not like you can write a computer program to make those mental leaps for you.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
These scammers want you to buy a special computer program which gives them free rein to empty your bank account.
The Sun (2013)
That changed as they got older when he would write programs on his computer to help them to learn maths.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Both educational programs generally accept students into their classes after they have completed a bachelor's degree.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
Such investors are the opposite of stock pickers; computer programs should be able to do the job.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
program
British English: program /ˈprəʊɡræm/ NOUN
A program is a set of instructions that a computer follows in order to perform a particular task.
The chances of an error occurring in a computer program increase with the size of the program.
American English: program computing
Arabic: بَرْنَامَج
Brazilian Portuguese: programa
Chinese: 程序
Croatian: program
Czech: program počítačový
Danish: program
Dutch: programma
European Spanish: programa
Finnish: tietokoneohjelma
French: programme logiciel
German: Programm Auffuehrung
Greek: πρόγραμμα
Italian: programma
Japanese: プログラム
Korean: 프로그램
Norwegian: program
Polish: program komputer
European Portuguese: programa
Romanian: program
Russian: программа
Latin American Spanish: programa
Swedish: program
Thai: โปรแกรม
Turkish: program
Ukrainian: програма
Vietnamese: chương trình
British English: program /ˈprəʊɡræm/ VERB
When you program a computer, you give it a set of instructions to make it able to perform a particular task.
He programmed his computer to compare all the possible combinations.
American English: program
Arabic: يُبَرْمِج
Brazilian Portuguese: programar
Chinese: 编程
Croatian: programirati
Czech: programovat
Danish: programmere
Dutch: programmeren
European Spanish: programar
Finnish: ohjelmoida
French: programmer
German: programmieren
Greek: προγραμματίζω
Italian: programmare
Japanese: プログラムを作成する
Korean: 프로그램을 짜다
Norwegian: programmere
Polish: zaprogramować
European Portuguese: programar
Romanian: a programa
Russian: программировать
Latin American Spanish: programar
Swedish: programmera
Thai: ตั้งโปรแกรม
Turkish: programlamak
Ukrainian: програмувати
Vietnamese: lên chương trình
All related terms of 'program'
programme
A programme of actions or events is a series of actions or events that are planned to be done.
program music
instrumental music that is meant to depict or suggest a mood or emotion , or a scene, story, or actual event
program note
A program note is an article written in a program for a play or concert that gives information about the performance or production .
quiz program
a radio or television program in which a group of people compete in answering questions
rogue program
a computer virus
shell program
A shell program is a basic computer program that provides a framework within which the user can develop the program to suit their own needs .
object program
a computer program translated from the equivalent source program into machine language by the compiler or assembler
program trading
trading on international stock exchanges using a computer program to exploit differences between stock index futures and actual share prices on world equity markets
source program
an original computer program written by a programmer that is converted into the equivalent object program, written in machine language, by the compiler or assembler
utility program
a program for carrying out routine tasks , such as examining or copying files
compressor program
a computer program that compresses data
computer program
a set of instructions for a computer to perform some task
outreach program
a programme designed to help and encourage disadvantaged members of the community
program director
a person in charge of selecting and scheduling programs on radio and TV
program generator
a computer program that can be used to help to create other computer programs
program statement
a single instruction in a computer program
software program
a sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and arithmetical operations on data
sustaining program
a television or radio programme promoted by the broadcasting network or station itself and not by a commercial sponsor
accelerated program
a course of study which allows students to progress through their education more quickly than usual
application program
a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need or purpose
applications program
a program that is written and designed for specific needs or purposes
entitlement program
a government program providing defined sectors of the population with social benefits
pre-law program
an undergraduate course taken before studying at law school
frequent shopper program
A frequent shopper program is one that rewards customers for purchases made on multiple visits , and builds up points entitling them to reduced prices and free items.
call in
If you call someone in , you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
homesteading
a scheme whereby council tenants are enabled to buy derelict property from the council and renovate it with the aid of Government grants
Block Parent Program of Canada
→ the Block Parent Program of Canada
the Block Parent Program of Canada
(in Canada ) a registered charity and child-safety organization
Chinese translation of 'program'
program
(ˈprəuɡræm)
n(c)
(also computer program) 程序 (chéngxù) (个(個), gè)
(US) =programme
vt
(Comput)
to program sth (to do sth)为(為)某物编(編)程(做某事) (wèi mǒuwù biānchéng (zuò mǒushì))