program synonyms

program

n.

  1. A list of subjects

    schedule, memoranda, printed program; see list, record 2.

  2. A sequence of events

    happenings, schedule, agenda, order of business, calendar, plans, business, affairs, details, arrangements, catalog, curriculum, order of the day, series of events, appointments, things to do, chores, preparations, necessary acts, meetings, getting and spending*, all the thousand and one things*; see also plan 2.

  3. An entertainment

    performance, show, presentation; see performance 2.

  4. A sequence of coded instructions for a computer

    computer language, coded instructions, application; see computer language.

program

v.

  1. To schedule

    slate, book, bill, budget, poll, register, list, draft, empanel, line up.

  2. To work out a sequence to be performed

    feed through, feed in, activate a computer, compute, reckon, figure, calculate, estimate, enter, compile, feed, edit, process, prioritize, concatenate, extend, delete, add.

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