Meaning of the word program in English

What does program mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

program

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/

a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task

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I wrote a simple program to calculate my expenses.

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This new software program is very efficient.

Synonym:

software application app routine code

a planned series of future events, performances, or arrangements

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The concert program lists all the songs to be performed.

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We have a full program of activities planned for the weekend.

Synonym:

schedule plan agenda curriculum syllabus

a broadcast on television or radio

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My favorite TV program is on tonight.

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Did you listen to that radio program about climate change?

Synonym:

show broadcast telecast radio show

to provide a computer or other machine with a set of instructions for it to follow

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The engineers are working to program the robot for complex tasks.

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Can you program the DVR to record that show tonight?

Synonym:

code configure set up automate

to arrange for something to happen or be done

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We need to program a meeting for next week.

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The event was programmed to start at 7 PM.

Synonym:

plan schedule arrange organize set up