Verb — This article is about the part of speech. For the physical activity program, see VERB (program). For English usage of verbs, see English verbs. Verbs redirects here. For the Christian gospel rapper, see Verbs (rapper). Examples I washed the car… … Wikipedia
program — noun 1 set of instructions for a computer ADJECTIVE ▪ computer, software ▪ analysis, database, design, desktop publishing, drawing, graphics, simulation … Collocations dictionary
program — program, programme The standard spelling in BrE, except in computer language, is programme, and in AmE it is program. In the context of computing, program is used in both AmE and BrE, and as a verb has inflected forms programmed, programming in… … Modern English usage
program — I noun agenda, arrangement, blueprint, calendar, campaign, catalogue, course, curriculum, design, docket, draft, list, order, outline, plan, policy, presentation, project, proposal, prospectus, schedule, series of events, set of tactics, strategy … Law dictionary
program — (n.) 1630s, public notice, from L.L. programma proclamation, edict, from Gk. programma (gen. programmatos) a written public notice, from stem of prographein to write publicly, from pro forth (see PRO (Cf. pro )) + graphein to write (see … Etymology dictionary
program — I noun 1. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (Freq. 106) they drew up a six step plan they discussed plans for a new bond issue • Syn: ↑plan, ↑programme • Derivationally related for … Useful english dictionary
program — ▪ I. program pro‧gram 1 [ˈprəʊgræm ǁ ˈproʊ ] noun [countable] 1. COMPUTING also computer program a set of instructions used to make a computer perform a particular task; = SOFTWARE … Financial and business terms
program — /ˈproʊgræm / (say prohgram) noun 1. a plan or policy to be followed. 2. a list of things to be done; agenda. 3. a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment; playbill. 4. an entertainment with… …
program — pro|gram1 [ prou,græm ] noun count *** ▸ 1 a broadcast ▸ 2 plan of activities ▸ 3 in computing ▸ 4 course of study ▸ 5 book/piece of paper ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a television or radio broadcast: More people watch the news than any other program. She… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
program — I. noun Etymology: French programme agenda, public notice, from Greek programma, from prographein to write before, from pro before + graphein to write more at carve Date: 1633 1. [Late Latin programma, from Greek] a public notice 2. a. a brief… … New Collegiate Dictionary