program
noun [ C ]
uk /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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US and Australian English spelling of programme UK
Fewer examples
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 ]
uk /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ us /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
-mm-
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.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
(Definition of program from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's
Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
program | American Dictionary
program
noun [ C ]
us /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 ]
us /ˈproʊ·ɡræm, -ɡrəm/
-mm-
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
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program | Business English
program
noun [ C ]
uk /ˈprəʊɡræm/ us
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IT
(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 ]
uk /ˈprəʊɡræm/ us
programs | programming | programmed
IT
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.
IT
(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
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Examples of program
program
It is theory tested by many individual research findings that permits the
generation of predictions about program outcomes under different
conditions.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
Disjunctive logic programs are characterised by permitting disjunctions
in rule heads.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
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.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
They worked toward quick and uniform program implementation and
national program standards.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
Ordinary programs are programs whose goals are ordinary goals.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
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.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
The generating extension takes the values classified as static as
parameters and returns the source program specialized with respect
to these values.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
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.