program

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
UK /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
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a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task

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I wrote a simple program to calculate my expenses.
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This new software program is very efficient.
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softwareapplicationapproutinecode
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a planned series of future events, performances, or arrangements

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The concert program lists all the songs to be performed.
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We have a full program of activities planned for the weekend.
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scheduleplanagendacurriculumsyllabus
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a broadcast on television or radio

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My favorite TV program is on tonight.
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Did you listen to that radio program about climate change?
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showbroadcasttelecastradio show
1.

to provide a computer or other machine with a set of instructions for it to follow

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The engineers are working to program the robot for complex tasks.
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Can you program the DVR to record that show tonight?
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codeconfigureset upautomate
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to arrange for something to happen or be done

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We need to program a meeting for next week.
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The event was programmed to start at 7 PM.
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planschedulearrangeorganizeset up
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programmingprogramming languageget with the programanti-virus programemployee assistance programapplication programming interface