Program — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈprō-ˌgram/ pro·gram

Meaning & Definition of Program

Program (noun)

  1. a public notice
  2. a brief usually printed outline of the order to be followed, of the features to be presented, and the persons participating (as in a public performance)
  3. the performance of a program; especially, a performance broadcast on radio or television

Program (verb)

  1. to arrange or furnish a program of or for, bill
  2. to enter in a program
  3. to work out a sequence of operations to be performed by (a mechanism, such as a computer), to provide with a program

Program (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)

    "the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers"

    similar: agenda, calendar, docket, schedule, timetable, bill of fare
    related: card, dance card, exercises, plate, arrangement, order, ordering, organization, sequence, setup

  2. a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

    "we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school"

    similar: arrangement, blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, project, road map, scheme, strategy, system
    related: collusion, conspiracy, plot, contrivance, device, gambit, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, trick, counterplan, counterstrategy, means, tactic, technique, way, procedure, protocol, conception, idea, projet, proposal, specific(s), specification(s), aim, intent, intention, purpose, diagram, formula, layout, map, pattern, platform, policy, recipe, setup

  3. a way of acting or proceeding

    "recommends a program of regular dental checkups"

    similar: course, line, methodology, policy, procedure
    related: blueprint, design, plan, scheme, strategy, intent, intention, purpose, approach, direction, method, path, pathway, tack

Program (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in plan, design

    similar: blueprint, calculate, chart, concert, design, draft, frame, hammer out, intrigue, lay out, maneuver, map (out), plan, schematize, scheme, shape, square away, work out, contract, pledge, promise, choose, conclude, determine, figure, opt, resolve, agree (on), arrange, decide, fix, set, settle, affirm, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, OK, sanction, warrant, close, complete, end, finalize, finish, round (off or out), wind up, wrap up, bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, negotiate
    opposite: abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, differ (over), disagree (with), counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist, contest, dispute

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Program

The most common words with a similar meaning to Program:

agenda, calendar, docket, schedule, timetable, arrangement, blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, project, road map, scheme, strategy, system, course, line, methodology, policy, procedure, bill of fare, calculate, chart, concert, draft, frame, hammer out, intrigue, lay out, maneuver, map (out), schematize, shape, square away, work out, contract, pledge

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Program

Words with the opposite meaning of Program:

abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, differ (over), disagree (with), counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist, contest, dispute

Related Words for Program

card, dance card, exercises, plate, order, ordering, organization, sequence, setup, collusion, conspiracy, plot, contrivance, device, gambit, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, trick, counterplan, counterstrategy, means, tactic, technique, way, protocol, conception, idea, projet, proposal

Word Forms of Program

Inflections: programmed, programed, programming, programing

Derived words: programmability (noun), programmable (adjective or noun)

Origin & Etymology of Program

French programme agenda, public notice, from Greek programma, from prographein to write before, from pro- before + graphein to write carve

First known use: 1633

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Program

Words & Phrases Containing Program

programme, program director, program music, program trading, work-study program, get with the program, application programming interface, preprogram

Frequently Asked Questions about Program

What does "Program" mean?

"Program" means a public notice. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a public notice. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Program"?

Other words for "Program" include agenda, calendar, docket, schedule, timetable, arrangement, blueprint and design. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Program" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Program"?

There are 125 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Program". Common alternatives include agenda, calendar, docket, schedule, timetable, arrangement, blueprint, design, game and game plan.

What is the opposite of "Program"?

Antonyms of "Program" include abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind and revoke.

How do you use "Program" in a sentence?

Examples of "Program" in a sentence: "the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers"; "we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school"; "recommends a program of regular dental checkups".

Is "Program" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Program" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Program" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Program" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Program"?

"Program" is pronounced /ˈprō-ˌgram/ and divided into syllables as pro·gram.