Entry Word: program

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 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>

Synonyms agenda, calendar, docket, schedule, timetable

Related Words card, exercises; arrangement, order, organization

2 a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective <we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school> — see plan 1
3 a way of acting or proceeding <recommends a program of regular dental checkups> — see course 1