1 (computing) a set of instructions in CODE that control the operations or functions of a computer:
Load the program into the computer.
2 (AmE) = PROGRAMME
verb (-mm-, AmE also -m-)
1 (computing) to give a computer, etc. a set of instructions to make it perform a particular task:
[V] In this class, students will learn how to program. * [VNtoinf] The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. [also VN]
comparePROGRAMME
2 (AmE) = PROGRAMME
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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