program in English: A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. For television and for a plan of events, Britain spells the word "programme". (noun)

Translation

A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. For television and for a plan of events, Britain spells the word "programme".

Word origin

From Greek programma, a written public notice, from pro- meaning before and graphein meaning to write.

Gender

Pluralprograms

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A computer "program" is a set of instructions.

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We say a program "runs", "stops" and "starts".

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For television and plans, Britain writes "programme"; America writes "program" for everything.

computer

A machine with a screen that stores information and lets you write, play, and go online.

code

A set of numbers, letters, or signs used to send a secret message or to open something. "Code" also means the instructions that make a computer work.

plan

An idea about what you will do and how you will do it before you start.

list

A set of names, numbers, or things written down one after another.

work

To do a job or use effort to make or finish something.

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