Definition

1. 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

1. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
   • the program required several hundred lines of code