The difference between Computer program and Program

When used as nouns, computer program means a complete piece of software. a set of instructions for a computer. this term can refer to either the executable form that a computer can execute (executable code) or the human readable form (source code). (several programs, each of which does a task, can be collected as a software package or suite), whereas program means a set of structured activities.


Program is also verb with the meaning: to enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

check bellow for the other definitions of Computer program and Program

  1. Computer program as a noun:

    A complete piece of software. A set of instructions for a computer. This term can refer to either the executable form that a computer can execute (executable code) or the human readable form (source code). (Several programs, each of which does a task, can be collected as a software package or suite).

  1. Program as a noun:

    A set of structured activities.

    Examples:

    "Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

  2. Program as a noun:

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

    Examples:

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

  3. Program as a noun (broadcasting):

    A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.

    Examples:

    "Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson."

  4. Program as a noun (computing):

    A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.

    Examples:

    "The program runs on both [[Linux]] and Microsoft [[Windows]]."

  5. Program as a noun (especially, in the phrase "[[get with the program]]"):

    A particular mindset or method of doing things.

  1. Program as a verb (transitive):

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

    Examples:

    "He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

  2. Program as a verb (transitive):

    To develop (software) by writing program code.

    Examples:

    "I programmed a small game as a demonstration."

  3. Program as a verb (transitive):

    To put together the schedule of an event.

    Examples:

    "Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities."

  4. Program as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

    Examples:

    "The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang."

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