computer programme
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Computing) A sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute: A "computer programme" is a set of coded commands written in a programming language that tells a computer to perform specific tasks or operations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The new computer programme efficiently manages the company's inventory.
- Writing a complex computer programme requires careful planning and testing.
- She is debugging a computer programme that controls the robotic arm.
Advanced Usage
- "To run/execute a computer programme": To start or operate a programme so that the computer carries out its instructions.
- You need to run the computer programme to see the results of the simulation.
- "To compile a computer programme": To translate the programme's source code written by a programmer into machine code that the computer can execute.
- The developer compiled the computer programme to check for syntax errors.
Variants and Related Words
- Computer program (noun): The more common spelling, especially in American English, with the same meaning as "computer programme".
- He installed a new computer program for graphic design.
- Software (noun): A broader term encompassing computer programmes, data, and documentation.
- This software package includes several useful computer programmes.
- Application / App (noun): A type of computer programme designed for end-users to perform specific tasks.
- This mobile app is a well-designed computer programme for learning languages.
Synonyms
- Program: A common synonym, especially in technical contexts.
- Code: Can refer to the textual instructions of a programme.
- Script: Often refers to a programme written in a scripting language for automating tasks.
Related Phrases
- Programme logic: The underlying sequence of operations and decision-making flow within a computer programme.
- Understanding the programme logic is key to fixing this bug.
- Programme documentation: Written text that explains how a computer programme works or how to use it.
- Good programme documentation helps other developers understand the code.
Related Idioms
- "To programme something in": To code a specific feature or behavior into a computer programme.
- We need to programme in a failsafe mechanism to prevent data loss.
- "The programme crashed": An informal way to say a computer programme stopped working unexpectedly.
- The programme crashed when I tried to open the large file.
Noun
- (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
- the program required several hundred lines of code