program meaning and definition

PROGRAM noun

Definition of program (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: plan, programme
2. 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"
   • synonyms: programme
3. a radio or television show
   • "did you see his program last night?"
   • synonyms: broadcast, programme
4. 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"
   • synonyms: platform, political platform, political program
5. 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"
   • synonyms: programme
6. an integrated course of academic studies
   • "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
   • synonyms: course of study, curriculum, programme, syllabus
7. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
   • "the program required several hundred lines of code"
   • synonyms: computer program, computer programme, programme
8. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
   • "the program lasted more than two hours"
   • synonyms: programme

PROGRAM verb

Definition of program (verb)

1. arrange a program of or for
   • "program the 80th birthday party"
   • synonyms: programme
2. write a computer program
   • synonyms: programme