program

English

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/, /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/, /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/

noun
Definitions
  • A set of structured activities.
  • A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
  • (broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
  • (computing) A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
  • (especially) A particular mindset or method of doing things.

Etymology

Derived from French programme derived from Latin programma derived from Ancient Greek πρόγραμμα (an edict, a written public notice, edict, written public notice).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πρόγραμμα

Gloss

an edict, a written public notice, edict, written public notice

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