program
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
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program
(US)
noun
plural
programs
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program
(US)
noun
plural
programs
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROGRAM
[count]
1
:
a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result
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government programs
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a program of regular dental checkups
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a workout program
2
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a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do
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a sorting program
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He writes computer programs.
◊ In this sense, the spelling program is used in both U.S. and British English.
3
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a thin book or a piece of paper that gives information about a concert, play, sports game, etc.
4
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something that is broadcast on television or radio
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a news program [=show]
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the morning program
5
US
:
a group of classes that lead to a degree
:
a course of study
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The university has a great graduate program.
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I enrolled in the teaching program.
get with the program
informal
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to start doing what others need or want you to do
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to become involved and active in a useful and effective way
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His boss told him that he'd better get with the program if he wants to keep his job.
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program
(US)
verb
or British
programme
/ˈproʊˌgræm/
programs;
programmed
or
programed;
programming
or
programing
2
program
(US)
verb
or British
programme
/ˈproʊˌgræm/
programs;
programmed
or
programed;
programming
or
programing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROGRAM
1
a
:
to give (a computer) a set of instructions to perform a particular action
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to create a program for (a computer)
— often used as (be) programmed
[+ object]
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He programmed the computer to calculate his monthly expenses and earnings.
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The computer is programmed to create monthly sales reports.
[no object]
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She is learning how to program in school.
◊ In this sense, the spelling program is used in both U.S. and British English.
b
[+ object]
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to give (a machine) a set of instructions to perform a particular action
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Can you help me program my cell phone?
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program a VCR
2
[+ object]
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to make (a person or animal) behave or think in a particular way
— often used as (be) programmed
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Some people are programmed to be violent. [=some people have a natural or acquired tendency to be violent]
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instinctive behaviors that are genetically programmed in animals
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a programmable calculator
