program

Noun

• a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
  • the program lasted more than two hours
    

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

• an integrated course of academic studies
  • he was admitted to a new program at the university
    

• an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
  • you can't tell the players without a program
    

• a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
  • their candidate simply ignored the party platform
    
  • they won the election even though they offered no positive program
    

• a radio or television show
  • did you see his program last night?
    

• a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
  • he proposed an elaborate program of public works
    
  • working mothers rely on the day care program
    

• a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
  • they drew up a six-step plan
    
  • they discussed plans for a new bond issue
    

Verb

• write a computer program

• arrange a program of or for
  • program the 80th birthday party
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  programme , computer program , computer programme , course of study , curriculum , syllabus , platform , political platform , political program , broadcast , plan