program
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈprəʊɡræm/ us IT (also computer program)
a series of instructions put into a computer so that it does particular tasks:
load/download a program The service will prompt you to download the appropriate program.
install/uninstall a program When I try to install a program, I get an error message.
design/develop/write a program The company is trying to develop a program that will predict terrorist acts.
run/execute/use a program The command allows computer users to run a program with administrator rights.
GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT US (UK programme)
an officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something:
a government/state program The governor proposed a state $500 million program to build new schools.
a health insurance/product-development/construction program The tax funds health insurance programs for the working poor.
We had to end the bonus program for non-executive staff.
a program to do sth A financial advisor analyzes clients' finances and prepares personalized programs to meet objectives.
build/develop/finance a program
launch/initiate a program
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scheme noun
US (UK programme)
a course of study, especially at a college or university:
20 years ago there were only two women in our program.
Business/Nursing/Management program Ms. Boothe will enter the college's Business program next year.
a Master's/graduate program The university has 40 different graduate programs.
US (UK programme)
a planned series of related events or activities:
A program of meetings has been planned for October and November.
organize/set up/plan a program
COMMUNICATIONS US (UK programme)
a television or radio show:
On today's program, we'll have an interview with Bill Gates.
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programme noun
program
verb [ T ]
uk/ˈprəʊɡræm/ usprograms | programming | programmed IT
to write a series of instructions, using a computer language, to create or run a computer program:
program sth to do sth They programmed the computer to predict future discoveries.
IT (UK also programme)
to use a piece of software to give instructions to a computer or piece of electronic equipment to make it perform one of a range of tasks:
program sth to do sth You can use a Pocket PC or cell phone to program your DVR, grab MP3s you've already downloaded, and get stock quotes or weather reports.
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programme verb