Definition of Program

Babylon English Dictionary
schedule, plan; write a system of operating instructions for a computer (Computers); supply a computer or other machine with a set of pre-written instructions (also programme)
plan, project,schedule, agenda, written order of events; public presentation; show that is broadcast on television or radio; planned group of activities; prospectus, syllabus; computer program (also programme)
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Program Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
(n.)
Same as Programme.
  
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program
\pro"gram\ (?), n. same as programme.
program
n
1. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" [syn: programme]


2. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" [syn: plan, programme]


3. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code" [syn: programme, computer program , computer programme]


4. a course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university" [syn: course of study, curriculum, syllabus]


5. a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?" [syn: broadcast, programme]


6. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours" [syn: programme]


7. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program" [syn: platform, political platform, political program]


8. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program" [syn: programme]
v 1: arrange a program of or for [syn: programme]
2: write a computer program [syn: programme]





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Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1
computerprogram: oideas, ríomhchlár m.
the program takes control: tógann an clár an stiúr
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Noun
1. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) system, system of rules
(hyponym) defense program, defense policy, defence program, defence policy
2. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
(synonym) plan, programme
(hypernym) idea, thought
(hyponym) audit program, audit programme
(derivation) programme
3. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code"
(synonym) programme, computer program, computer programme
(hypernym) software, software system, software package, package
(hyponym) anti-virus program
(part-meronym) routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function
(derivation) programme
(classification) computer science, computing
4. an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
(synonym) course of study, programme, curriculum, syllabus
(hypernym) information, info
(hyponym) crash course, crash program, crash programme
(part-meronym) course of lectures
5. a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?"
(synonym) broadcast, programme
(hypernym) show
(hyponym) sitcom
6. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) performance
(hyponym) bill
7. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"
(synonym) platform, political platform, political program
(hypernym) document, written document, papers
(part-meronym) plank
8. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) announcement, promulgation
(hyponym) playbill

Verb
1. arrange a program of or for; "program the 80th birthday party"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) schedule
(derivation) plan, programme
2. write a computer program
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) create by mental act, create mentally
(hyponym) hack, hack on
(derivation) programme, computer program, computer programme
(classification) computer science, computing
Program Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
Big Dog's Leadership Page - Glossary
A significant long-term activity, as opposed to a project. Normally defined as a line item in the organization's budget.
Program Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Telecommunication Standard Terms
1. A plan or routine for solving a problem on a computer. Note: Processing may include the use of an assembler, a compiler, an interpreter, or a translator to prepare the program for execution, as well as the execution of the program. The sequence of instructions may include statements and necessary declarations. 2. A sequence of instructions used by a computer to do a particular job or solve a given problem. 3. To design, write, and test programs.
Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems
A structure of instructions that spells out step-by-step how a job is to be done by a computer. (Arbib)
A list of statements or instructions in a special purpose programming language that directs a computer to undertake a certain computing task (see algorithm ). Programs are needed because modern computers are essentially general purpose machines whose structure must be specified from the outside. (Krippendorff )
Technical English by wpv
A list of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
Program Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
Jargon File
n. 1. A magic spell cast over a computer allowing it to turn one's input into error messages. 2. An exercise in experimental epistemology. 3. A form of art, ostensibly intended for the instruction of computers, which is nevertheless almost inevitably a failure if other programmers can't understand it.
A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology
A Program is basically a series of instructions that causes the PC to do something. The Operating System such as DOS is known as a Systems Program. Application Programs such as a Word Processor or Spreadsheet perform the main tasks for which we use the PC i.e. a letter to Mum or managing the finances.
Digital Video (DV) & video edit terms / Eng2Eng v1.0 (web compilation)
A sequence of reference clips arranged in a meaningful order. The final result of production with a video program.
Glossary of Electronic Music Terms
Verb: To create a synthesizer patch. Noun: A patch. See patch, preset.
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Panda Software Glossary
Elements that allow operations to be performed. A program is normally a file with an EXE or COM extension.
Program Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Program (UK and U.S.) may refer to:
  • Computer program 
  • Program (machine), those executed by machines that are not computers
  • A synonym for patch, a synthesizer setting stored in memory.
  • The trade name for lufenuron, a veterinary flea control medication

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Program Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
OJJDP's Performance Measures Glossary
A specific activity or project funded at the local, state, or federal level with OJJDP grant funds. This includes activities and projects funded at the subgrantee level with Formula or Block Grant funds.
  
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Program Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
Bodybuilding Jargon
See routine .
the routine is the sum of reps , sets and exercises in any given workout, including the type of equipment you use. It changes over from one exercise session to the next, or over a period of weeks or months.
Program Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
tumau, tumaya; tumak (computer)
English - Klingon
v. ghun - program a computer