program Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
   plan; programme.
   
   • they drew up a six-step plan
   • they discussed plans for a new bond issue
2. noun a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
   programme.
   
   • he proposed an elaborate program of public works
   • working mothers rely on the day care program
3. noun a radio or television show
   broadcast; programme.
   
   • did you see his program last night?
4. noun a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
   platform; political platform; political program.
   
   • their candidate simply ignored the party platform
   • they won the election even though they offered no positive program
5. noun an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
   programme.
   
   • you can't tell the players without a program
6. noun an integrated course of academic studies
   course of study; syllabus; curriculum; programme.
   
   • he was admitted to a new program at the university
7. noun (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
   computer programme; computer program; programme.
   
   • the program required several hundred lines of code
8. noun a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
   programme.
   
   • the program lasted more than two hours
9. verb arrange a program of or for
   programme.
   
   • program the 80th birthday party
10. verb write a computer program
    programme.
    

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