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How to pronounce program
Say it like this: /ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does program mean?
nounA set of structured activities; a plan of action.
“get with the program”
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
“The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.”
A set of principal goals which someone, especially a political party or candidate, supports.
“the Toronto Sun, a daily tabloid whose programme is roughly that of the American National Enquirer or the British News of the World”
verbTo enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
“He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.”
To develop (software) by writing program code.
“I programmed a small game as a demonstration.”
To put together the schedule of an event.
“Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.”
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