Programs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈprō-ˌgram/ (noun) /ˌprē-ˈprō-ˌgram/ (verb) /ˈwərk-ˈstə-dē-/ (noun) pro·gram

Meaning & Definition of Programs

Programs (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
  4. a program that offers high school or college students part-time jobs in order to provide financial assistance or work experience

Programs (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
  4. to program (something or someone) in advance

Word Forms of Programs

Inflections: programmed, programed, programming, programing, preprogrammed, pre-programmed, preprogramming, pre-programming

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

Origin & Etymology of Programs

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

First known use: 1633

Frequently Asked Questions about Programs

What does "Programs" mean?

"Programs" means a public notice. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a public notice. It has 8 distinct senses.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Programs"?

"Programs" is pronounced /ˈprō-ˌgram/ as a noun, /ˌprē-ˈprō-ˌgram/ as a verb and /ˈwərk-ˈstə-dē-/ as a noun and divided into syllables as pro·gram.

What is the origin of the word "Programs"?

"Programs" comes from French programme agenda, public notice, from Greek programma, from prographein to write before, from pro- before + graphein to write carve. First known use: 1633.

What does "Programs" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Programs" means: a public notice; 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); the performance of a program; especially, a performance broadcast on radio or television.

What does "Programs" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Programs" means: to arrange or furnish a program of or for, bill; to enter in a program; to work out a sequence of operations to be performed by (a mechanism, such as a computer), to provide with a program.

What are the forms of "Programs"?

The word forms of "Programs" include programmed, programed, programming, programing, preprogrammed, pre-programmed, preprogramming and pre-programming.

What words are derived from "Programs"?

Words derived from "Programs" include programmability (noun), programmable (adjective or noun), preprogrammed (adjective) and preprogramming (noun).