What is the meaning of program?

noun

  • A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished.
    • usage: "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
  • A system of projects or services intended to meet a public need.
    • usage: "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program"
  • A radio or television show.
    • usage: "did you see his program last night"
  • A document stating the aims and principles of a political party.
    • usage: "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"
  • An announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event.
    • usage: "you can't tell the players without a program"
  • An integrated course of academic studies.
    • usage: "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
  • Computer science. ( a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute)
    • usage: "the program required several hundred lines of code"
  • A performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation.
    • usage: "the program lasted more than two hours"

verb

  • Arrange a program of or for.
    • usage: "program the 80th birthday party"
  • Write a computer program.
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