program 1 of 2

noun

ˈprō-ˌgram How to pronounce program (audio)
Definition of programnext
1
as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play) the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers

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Relevance
2
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school

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3
as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding recommends a program of regular dental checkups

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program

2 of 2

verb

variants also programme
as in to scheme

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Recent Examples of program
Noun
Today the program, led by Lucinda Vette, extends far beyond riding and taps deeply into the way the animals respond to the feelings and intentions of the Miraval participants. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The company is also discussing other applications with defense prime contractors and government program offices. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Then they were asked to program ENIAC while it was still being built. — Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The top boys program and top girls program in each class also will be recognized, along with a top school in each region. — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for program
Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
  1. schedule
  2. plan
  3. procedure
  4. scheme
  5. agenda
  6. strategy
  7. policy
  8. design
Noun
  • Espada can, and does, prepare every player on his roster for their upcoming schedule.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Robust organizational infrastructure, including flexible schedules, empathy, and clear mental health pathways, is crucial.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of schedule
Noun
  • Alignment on a plan does not rescue a plan that does not compound customer value.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • The 11-member board also reviews police policies, procedures and training, and advises BART leadership.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The plan follows state law and administrative rules on recount procedures, and is consistent with plans of its kind for the past two decades.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of procedure
Verb
  • What makes a roster a championship roster is scheming by accentuating the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Supposedly scheming to raise rents in order to raise broker fees often pegged to rent prices, Compass went to war with Zillow, the most popular free real estate platform that never charges broker fees.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • This is viewed as part of his decentralization agenda, aiming to transfer powers in areas such as skills training and select tax authorities from London to local combined authorities.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But Blanche played down concerns that the erosion of judicial trust could impede his efforts to advance his agenda.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of agenda
Noun
  • That's a step in the right direction as far as we're concerned, because Jim Cramer has been after Nvidia to institute an Apple-style stock repurchase strategy.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead of her Edinburgh appearance, Lyvers talked to THR about her team’s original content strategy, why ambition and characters are key, Sky’s film slate and how important, or not, franchises and star power are.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • But the forces prodding Shin to boost rates are increasingly affecting Fed policy decisions.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But previous policies to give parents more money, both in Singapore and elsewhere in Asia, haven’t been able to reverse falling birth rates.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of policy
Verb
  • Unsurprisingly, the formulas speak the same language, pairing nourishing, botanical-forward ingredients (like sunflower oil and rosemary extract) with lightweight textures designed to hydrate, smooth, and style without piling on the weight.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the last decade or so, football on every level has implemented rules designed to reduce the type of hits that used to sell the sport, but now would be a penalty or an ejection.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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