Program: meaning, definitions and examples

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program

 

[ หˆproสŠษกrรฆm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

computer science

A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. It can perform various tasks and operations, such as calculations, data processing, and running applications.

Synonyms

application, code, software

Examples of usage

  • A programmer wrote a program to automate the sales process.
  • The program crashed due to a coding error.
  • Running multiple programs simultaneously can slow down your computer.
  • The program is designed to detect viruses and malware.
  • She is studying computer programming to create her own programs.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To program means to write code or instructions for a computer program. It involves designing algorithms, debugging, and testing to ensure the program functions correctly.

Synonyms

code, develop, script

Examples of usage

  • She programmed the robot to perform specific tasks.
  • He is learning how to program in Python.
  • Programming requires logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • They programmed the system to send automatic alerts.

Translations

Translations of the word "program" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น programa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Programm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ program

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ program

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ  (puroguramu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท programme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ programa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท program

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœ๊ทธ๋žจ (peurogeuraem)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑู†ุงู…ุฌ (barnamaj)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ program

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ program

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จ‹ๅบ (chรฉngxรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ program

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะดะฐั€ะปะฐะผะฐ (baฤŸdarlama)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ (p'rograma)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proqram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ programa

Etymology

The word 'program' originated from the Latin word 'programma', which means a written public notice. In the 19th century, it evolved to refer to a planned sequence of operations or performances. With the advent of computers in the 20th century, 'program' became associated with sets of instructions for electronic devices.

See also: programme, programmed, programmer, programmers, programming, programs.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #256, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.