Program
/ˈproʊˌɡræm/
Definitions
- (n.) A planned series of activities or procedures intended to achieve a specific goal.
The environmental program aims to reduce carbon emissions.
- (v.) To design, write, or implement a sequence of coded instructions for a computer or machine.
She learned how to program the new software application.
Forms
- programs
- programmed
- programming
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'program' often refers to government or organizational plans with defined objectives; precision is important to distinguish from informal usage.
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