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1. | [ noun ] a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need | |
Synonyms: | programme | |
Examples: | "he proposed an elaborate program of public works" "working mothers rely on the day care program" |
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Related terms: | system defense_program rehabilitation_program works_program superfund space_program tax_program educational_program | |
2. | [ noun ] a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished | |
Synonyms: | plan programme | |
Examples: | "they drew up a six-step plan" "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" |
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Related terms: | idea agenda blueprint budget regimen outline project pension_plan employee_savings_plan stock_purchase_plan plan_of_action guideline audit_program master_plan plan | |
3. | [ noun ] (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute | |
Synonyms: | computer_program computer_programme programme | |
Examples: | "the program required several hundred lines of code" |
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Related terms: | software application compiler patch loop translator source_program debugger interface interpreter assembler spider monitor_program C_program parser relocatable_program reusable_program self-adapting_program spreadsheet supervisory_program syntax_checker system_program search_engine utility_program library_program job_control LISP_program FORTRAN_program object_program checking_program malevolent_program anti-virus_program routine instruction computer_science | |
4. | [ noun ] (education) an integrated course of academic studies | |
Synonyms: | curriculum programme syllabus course_of_study | |
Examples: | "he was admitted to a new program at the university" |
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Related terms: | information degree_program reading_program crash_course course_of_lectures | |
5. | [ noun ] (television,performing arts) a radio or television show | |
Synonyms: | programme broadcast | |
Examples: | "did you see his program last night?" |
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Related terms: | show news_program serial television_program episode rerun sitcom game_show sustaining_program talk_show air | |
6. | [ noun ] (performing arts) a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation | |
Synonyms: | programme | |
Examples: | "the program lasted more than two hours" |
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Related terms: | performance bill | |
7. | [ noun ] (politics,writing) a document stating the aims and principles of a political party | |
Synonyms: | platform political_platform political_program | |
Examples: | "their candidate simply ignored the party platform" "they won the election even though they offered no positive program" |
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Related terms: | document plank | |
8. | [ noun ] an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event | |
Synonyms: | programme | |
Examples: | "you can't tell the players without a program" |
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Related terms: | announcement racecard playbill | |
9. | [ verb ] arrange a program of or for | |
Synonyms: | programme | |
Examples: | "program the 80th birthday party" |
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Related terms: | schedule plan scheduling | |
10. | [ verb ] (computer science) write a computer program | |
Synonyms: | programme | |
Related terms: | create_by_mental_act hack computer_science programmer programming | |
Similar spelling: |
programme programma programmer programing progeria Prager progress |