program

/ˈpɹəʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: programs · programming · programing · programmed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A set of structured activities; a plan of action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tập hợp các hoạt động có cấu trúc

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Noun

Examples

get with the program

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tờ rơi liệt kê thông tin về một vở kịch, trò chơi hoặc hoạt động khác

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Noun

Examples

The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhập một chương trình hoặc lệnh vào máy tính để thực hiện một nhiệm vụ cụ thể

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Verb

Examples

He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To develop (software) by writing program code.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phát triển bằng cách viết mã chương trình

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Verb

Examples

I programmed a small game as a demonstration.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “program” mean?

A set of structured activities; a plan of action.

Is “program” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.