program
noun
1. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
Similar word(s): plan, programme
Definition categories: thought, idea
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
Similar word(s): programme
Definition categories: thought, system
3. a radio or television show
- did you see his program last night?
Similar word(s): broadcast, programme
Definition categories: communication, show
4. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
- they won the election even though they offered no positive program
Similar word(s): platform
Definition categories: communication, document, papers
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
Similar word(s): programme
Definition categories: communication, announcement, promulgation
6. an integrated course of academic studies
- he was admitted to a new program at the university
Similar word(s): curriculum, programme, syllabus
Definition categories: communication, info, information
7. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
- the program required several hundred lines of code
Similar word(s): programme
Definition categories: communication, package, software
8. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
- the program lasted more than two hours
Similar word(s): programme
Definition categories: act, performance
Sentences with program as a noun:
- Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.
- The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.
- Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson.
- The program runs on both Linux and Microsoft Windows.
verb
1. arrange a program of or for
- program the 80th birthday party
Similar word(s): programme
Definition categories: communication, schedule
2. write a computer program
Similar word(s): programme
Definition categories: creation
Sentences with program as a verb:
- I programmed a small game as a demonstration.