program
/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm//ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm//ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/noun
Definitions
A set of structured activities.
Example: Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
Example: The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.
A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
Example: Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson.
A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
Example: The program runs on both Linux and Microsoft Windows.
verb
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To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
Example: He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.
To develop (software) by writing program code.
Example: I programmed a small game as a demonstration.
To put together the schedule of an event.
Example: Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.
To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.
Example: The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang.