program
Definitions
A set of coded instructions that tells a computer what to do
程序，（计算机）程式
A planned series of activities, events, or studies
计划，方案；（学习）课程
A printed list of items at a performance; a broadcast (AmE)
节目单；（电视、广播）节目（美式）
To write code that controls a computer; to set a machine to operate in a certain way
编程，编写程序；设定（机器）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (beforehand, in advance) + gram (something written) = 'a thing written down ahead of time.' A printed program tells you what will happen before it happens; a computer program is instructions written in advance for the machine to run. Every sense keeps this 'plan set down in writing' core.
Root gram still carries 10 more wordsUsage Guide
- Computing/AmE general: 'program' is the standard spelling everywhere.
- BrE for events/broadcasts: British English uses 'programme' (a TV programme, a training programme) but keeps 'program' for computer code.
- Verb forms double the m in BrE (programmed, programming); AmE allows single m (programed) but doubled is far more common even in the US.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She wrote a small program to sort the files automatically.
- 2.
The university launched a new exchange program with Japan.
- 3.
Check the program to see when the second act begins.
- 4.
He learned to program when he was just twelve years old.