Program
Definition
(v) : To give instructions to a computer or machine to achieve a result.
Example
"(n) : The school created a new program to help students improve reading skills."
"(n) : We followed the event program carefully so we would not miss any performances or important announcements."
"(v) : The engineer programmed the machine to start automatically every morning and complete its tasks without human help."
Explanation
A program is a planned set of activities, lessons, or instructions made to achieve a goal. It can mean a schedule for a show or event, a set of lessons for learning something, or computer instructions that tell a machine what to do. As a verb, it means to give instructions to a computer or device so it works in a certain way. The meaning depends on the situation, but it always involves an organized set of steps or actions.
👉 In American English, “program” is used for all meanings. In British English, “programme” is often used for events and shows, while “program” is used for computers and as a verb.