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- pronunciation:
- pro
graem
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A program is a set of things to do that has been planned.
The after school program lets kids do arts and crafts while they wait to be picked up.In the summer, the library has a reading program to give kids extra help with their reading.- synonyms:
- plan, schedule
- similar words:
- agenda, bill, calendar, design, scheme
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| definition 2: |
A program is a television or radio show.
Alexis likes to watch programs about wild animals.- synonyms:
- broadcast, show
- similar words:
- series
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| definition 3: |
A program is a printed description or list of information about a performance or other thing that will be presented.
The program for the play included a list of the cast members' names.- similar words:
- bill, outline
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| definition 4: |
On a computer, a program is a set of steps that the computer follows so that it can do certain things. Different types of programs allow you to do different things on a computer such as write, or do math, or draw.
My dad uses a program on his computer to make charts to show the information that he collects.- similar words:
- software
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| definition 5: |
A program is a plan for solving a problem.
The government has programs to help people find jobs.- similar words:
- plan, platform, policy
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| related words: |
course, method, proposal |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
programs, programing, programming, programed, programmed |
| definition: |
When you program a computer, you put instructions into it so that it can carry out tasks that you want it to perform.
Many people have jobs programming computers.- similar words:
- arrange, design
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| derivation: |
programmable (programable) (adj.) |
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