program

[ proh-gram, -gruhm ]

noun

1. a plan of action to accomplish a specified end:

   a school lunch program.

2. a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed.
3. a broadcasted television or radio production or similar internet-based content produced for distribution.
4. Also called com·put·er pro·gram. Digital Technology. a precise sequence of instructions enabling a computer to perform a task; a piece of software.
5. a collection of principles, actions, objectives, etc., established with a long-term goal in mind; platform; policy:

   A review of our education initiatives and programs suggests we are meeting our goals.

6. a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment.
7. an entertainment with reference to its pieces or numbers:

   a program of American and French music.

8. a planned, coordinated group of activities, procedures, etc., often for a specific purpose, or a facility offering such a series of activities:

   a drug rehabilitation program;

   a graduate program in linguistics.

9. a prospectus or syllabus:

   a program of courses being offered.

verb (used with object)

, pro·grammed or pro·gramed, pro·gram·ming or pro·gram·ing.

1. to schedule as part of a program.
2. Digital Technology. to write code for (a computer program or application).
3. to insert or encode specific operating instructions into (a machine or apparatus):

   We'll program the bells to ring at ten-minute intervals.

4. to insert (instructions) into a machine or apparatus:

   An automatic release has been programmed into the lock as a safety feature.

5. to cause to absorb or incorporate automatic responses, attitudes, or the like; condition:

   Our parents programmed us to respect our elders.

6. to set, regulate, or modify so as to produce a specific response or reaction:

   Program your eating habits to eliminate sweets.

verb (used without object)

, pro·grammed or pro·gramed, pro·gram·ming or pro·gram·ing.

1. to plan or write a program.
2. Digital Technology. to write computer code.

program

/ ˈprəʊɡræm /

noun

1. a sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and arithmetical operations on data

verb

1. tr to feed a program into (a computer)
2. tr to arrange (data) into a suitable form so that it can be processed by a computer
3. intr to write a program

program

/ prō′grăm′ /

1. A organized system of instructions and data interpreted by a computer. Programming instructions are often referred to as code.
2. See more at source codeSee also programming language

program

1. A series of instructions given to a computer to direct it to carry out certain operations. The term codeis often used to denote large-scale operations.

Other Words From

• re·pro·gram verb (used with object) reprogrammed or reprogramed reprogramming or reprograming
• un·pro·grammed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of program¹

First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin programma, from Greek prógramma “public notice in writing”; pro- ², -gram ¹

Example Sentences

Starting Jan. 14, Melvin will take Kotb’s chair alongside Savannah Guthrie during the program’s flagship two hours from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Kotb, 60, who replaced Matt Lauer after he was fired over sexual harassment allegations in 2017, announced in September that she is leaving the program to spend more time with her young children.

From Los Angeles Times

Melvin, 44, currently serves as news anchor and co-host of the program’s third hour.

From Los Angeles Times

NBC News expects Melvin to provide a smooth transition as he is well known to regular viewers of the program.

From Los Angeles Times

NBC News announced it will take its time replacing Kotb in the 10 a.m. hour of the program she does along side Jenna Bush Hager.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• compute
• prioritize
• register
• set up