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
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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).
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Program as a noun:
A set of structured activities.
Examples:
"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."
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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."
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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."
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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]]."
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Program as a noun (especially, in the phrase "[[get with the program]]"):
A particular mindset or method of doing things.
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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."
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Program as a verb (transitive):
To develop (software) by writing program code.
Examples:
"I programmed a small game as a demonstration."
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Program as a verb (transitive):
To put together the schedule of an event.
Examples:
"Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities."
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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."