0%

programs

pro·gram
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-gram, -gruh m]
    • /ˈproʊ græm, -grəm/
    • /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-gram, -gruh m]
    • /ˈproʊ græm, -grəm/

Definitions of programs word

  • noun programs a plan of action to accomplish a specified end: a school lunch program. 1
  • noun programs a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed. 1
  • noun programs a broadcasted television or radio production or similar Internet-based content produced for distribution. 1
  • noun programs a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment. 1
  • noun programs an entertainment with reference to its pieces or numbers: a program of American and French music. 1
  • noun programs a planned, coordinated group of activities, procedures, etc., often for a specific purpose, or a facility offering such a series of activities: a drug rehabilitation program; a graduate program in linguistics. 1
See all 16 definitions of programs

Information block about the term

Origin of programs

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Late Latin programma < Greek prógramma “public notice in writing.” See pro-2, -gram1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Programs

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Programs

programs popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

programs usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for programs

noun programs

  • calendars — Plural form of calendar.
  • cards — any game or games played with cards, esp playing cards
  • checklists — Plural form of checklist.
  • chronologies — Plural form of chronology.
  • courses — a direction or route taken or to be taken.

verb programs

  • downloads — to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device.
  • inputs — Plural form of input.
All 21 Synonyms of programs

Top questions with programs

  • how to uninstall programs on mac?
  • how to change startup programs?
  • how to delete programs on mac?
  • how to remove programs from mac?
  • how to change startup programs windows 7?

Related words

  • programmer

    a person who writes code for computer programs.

  • read

    to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music.

  • block grant

    (in Britain) an annual grant made by the government to a local authority to help to pay for the public services it provides, such as health, education, and housing

  • interface

    a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.

  • lineup

    a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.

  • programming

    a plan of action to accomplish a specified end: a school lunch program.
All related words to programs

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?