1. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
e.g. the program lasted more than two hours
Synonym: program
2. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
e.g. they drew up a six-step plan
they discussed plans for a new bond issue
3. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
e.g. he proposed an elaborate program of public works
working mothers rely on the day care program
Synonym: program
4. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
e.g. the program required several hundred lines of code
Synonym: programcomputer programcomputer programme
5. a radio or television show
e.g. did you see his program last night?
6. an integrated course of academic studies
e.g. he was admitted to a new program at the university
Synonym: course of studyprogramcurriculumsyllabus
7. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
e.g. you can't tell the players without a program
Synonym: program