1. (computing) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
   "the program required several hundred lines of code";
   - programme [Brit, Cdn], computer program, computer programme [Brit]
    
2. [N. Amer] A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
   "they drew up a six-step program";
   - plan, programme [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. [N. Amer] 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";
   - programme [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. [N. Amer] A radio or television show
   "did you see his program last night?";
   - broadcast, programme [Brit, Cdn]
    
5. [N. Amer] An integrated course of academic studies
   "he was admitted to a new program at the university";
   - course of study, programme [Brit, Cdn], curriculum, syllabus
    
6. [N. Amer] A document stating the aims and principles of a political party
   "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"; "their candidate simply ignored the party political program";
   - platform, political platform, political program
    
7. [N. Amer] 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";
   - programme [Brit, Cdn]
    
8. [N. Amer] A performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
   "the program lasted more than two hours";
   - programme [Brit, Cdn]

1. (computing) write a computer program
   "She programd the computer to show an automatic reminder";
   - programme [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. [N. Amer] Arrange a program of or for
   "program the 80th birthday party";
   - programme [Brit, Cdn]

Sounds like: profits, prophets, Prorogram, pro

Derived forms: programed, programs

Type of: announcement, computer software, create by mental act, create mentally, doc [informal], document, gen [Brit, informal], idea, info [informal], information, package, papers, performance, promulgation, schedule, show, software, software package, software program, software system, system, system of rules, thought, written document

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