Program ˈprəʊɡræm Computer Noun Download Install Run Simply

• you'll need to download and install the program on your computer.
• to run the program, simply click the icon.
• she uses a computer program to produce these maps.
• a tv/television/radio program

program

1. a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer
• SEE ALSO object program
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• You'll need to download and install the program on your computer.
• To run the program, simply click the icon.
• She uses a computer program to produce these maps.

Extra Examples

• The program creates simulations of real-life driving conditions.
• There may be a bug in the program.
• This program allows you to edit and catalogue digital photographs.
• This program requires at least 24Mb of RAM.
• a program for debugging
2. something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio
• a TV/television/radio program
• a news program
• Did you see that program on India last night?
• I watched a program about volcanoes.
3. a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something
• the country's nuclear weapons/space program
• We have recently launched a research program.
• Talk with your family doctor about developing a weight-loss program.
• a training program for new staff members
• The museum runs an art education program for inner-city children.
• Our centers offer training programs designed for all types of athletes.
• The government is implementing a program of reform.
• The college has initiated a program to improve student retention.
4. a course of study
• a school/an educational program
• a teacher education program
• The college offers a wide variety of programs of study.
• The department has launched a new program in creative writing.
• She enrolled in a Master's program in American history.

Extra Examples

• The course leader outlined the program we would be following.
• The foundation's online learning program brings the classroom to you.
• a graduate program that focuses on a chosen profession
• an after-school science program that promotes science literacy
• students in an accredited journalism program
5. an organized order of performances or events
• SYNONYM line-up (2)
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• The concert is the highlight of the festival's musical program.
• a week-long program of lectures
• We're planning an exciting program of events.
• What's the program for (= what are we planning to do) tomorrow?
6. a thin book or piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.
• a theater program
• Her name doesn't appear in the concert program.
7. a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine
• Select a cool program for woolen clothes.
8. used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing