program
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do, or a planned series of activities.
Usage notes
"Program" is the standard spelling for computer software in both British and American English, while "programme" is used in British English for events and schedules.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He wrote a simple _____ to sort the numbers."
Answer: program
In your own words, what does "program" mean?
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do, or a planned series of activities.
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