Meaning of program in English

program

noun [ C ]

/ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ us

/ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

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a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation:

computer program They are developing a computer program that can determine if a song is likely to be a hit.

write a program She's written a program to find words that frequently occur together.

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There is still a lot of software that comes without an uninstall program.
My computer has a program which corrects my spelling.
Double-click on the icon to start the program.
Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
The system came bundled with a word processor, spreadsheet and graphics program.

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program

verb [ T ]

/ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ us

/ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

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to write a series of instructions that make a computer perform a particular operation:

[ + to infinitive ] She programmed the computer to calculate the rate of exchange in twelve currencies.

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(Definition of program from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

program | American Dictionary

program

noun [ C ]

/ˈproʊ·ɡræm, -ɡrəm/

program noun [C] (ACTIVITIES)

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a group of activities or things to be achieved:

a training program

the university basketball program

a pilot recycling program

program noun [C] (BROADCAST)

a broadcast or series of broadcasts on television or radio:

What’s your favorite program?

program noun [C] (COMPUTER)

a series of instructions that make a computer perform an operation:

a word processing program

program noun [C] (THIN BOOK)

a thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event

program

verb [ T ]

/ˈproʊ·ɡræm, -ɡrəm/

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program verb [T] (COMPUTER)

to instruct a computerized device or system to operate in a particular way or at a particular time:

The CD player can be programmed to play the songs in any order.

programmable

adjective us

/ˈproʊˌɡræm·ə·bəl/

a programmable thermostat

(Definition of program from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

program | Business English

program

noun [ C ]

/ˈprəʊɡræm/ us

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(also computer program)

a series of instructions put into a computer so that it does particular tasks:

load/download a program The service will prompt you to download the appropriate program.

install/uninstall a program When I try to install a program, I get an error message.

design/develop/write a program The company is trying to develop a program that will predict terrorist acts.

run/execute/use a program The command allows computer users to run a program with administrator rights.

GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT US (UK programme)

an officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something:

a government/state program The governor proposed a state $500 million program to build new schools.

a health insurance/product-development/construction program The tax funds health insurance programs for the working poor.

We had to end the bonus program for non-executive staff.

a program to do sth A financial advisor analyzes clients' finances and prepares personalized programs to meet objectives.

build/develop/finance a program

launch/initiate a program

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scheme noun

US (UK programme)

a course of study, especially at a college or university:

20 years ago there were only two women in our program.

Business/Nursing/Management program Ms. Boothe will enter the college's Business program next year.

a Master's/graduate program The university has 40 different graduate programs.

US (UK programme)

a planned series of related events or activities:

A program of meetings has been planned for October and November.

organize/set up/plan a program

COMMUNICATIONS US (UK programme)

a television or radio show:

On today's program, we'll have an interview with Bill Gates.

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programme noun

program

verb [ T ]

/ˈprəʊɡræm/ us

programs | programming | programmed

to write a series of instructions, using a computer language, to create or run a computer program:

program sth to do sth They programmed the computer to predict future discoveries.

(UK also programme)

to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:

program sth to do sth You can use a Pocket PC or cell phone to program your DVR, grab MP3s you've already downloaded, and get stock quotes or weather reports.

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programme verb

(Definition of program from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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It is theory tested by many individual research findings that permits the generation of predictions about program outcomes under different conditions.

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Disjunctive logic programs are characterised by permitting disjunctions in rule heads.

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We want to program a two-person finite game where the players must perform alternate legal moves, until one of them, the loser, cannot move.

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They worked toward quick and uniform program implementation and national program standards.

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Ordinary programs are programs whose goals are ordinary goals.

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Note that the limitation to aggregate-stratified programs is justified also from philosophical perspectives.

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For example, if the thread construct is not used, then the program is purely sequential.

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The generating extension takes the values classified as static as parameters and returns the source program specialized with respect to these values.

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On neither coast, however, do fisher training programs provide a positive and significant impact in terms of technical efficiency.

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Policies to increase technical efficiency can operate through captains' training and extension programs.

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The system's popularity among voters is so great, that many perceive program reform as tantamount to touching the ' ' third rail ' ' of politics.

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Structuring large developments has been studied in programming languages for a long time.

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Do school-based social skills training programs prevent alcohol use among young people?

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This suggests that programs should be targeted to areas with this type of potential.

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Consequently, interventions may affect factors not targeted by program components and these nontargeted effects may inform developmental theories.

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in Chinese (Traditional)

（電腦）程式, 編碼指令, （美式和澳大利亞英語中programme的拼寫）…

Meaning of program in English

program | American Dictionary

program noun [C] (ACTIVITIES)

program noun [C] (BROADCAST)

program noun [C] (COMPUTER)

program noun [C] (THIN BOOK)

program verb [T] (COMPUTER)

programmable

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