program

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 of program agenda, calendar, docket, schedule, timetable Words Related to program card, dance card, exercises, plate; arrangement, order, ordering, organization, sequence, setup Phrases bill of fare

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 Synonyms of program arrangement, blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, project, road map, scheme, strategy, systemWords Related to program collusion, conspiracy, plot; contrivance, device, gambit, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, trick; counterplan, counterstrategy; means, tactic, technique, way; procedure, protocol; conception, idea, projet, proposal, specific(s), specification(s); aim, intent, intention, purpose; diagram, formula, layout, map, pattern, platform, policy, recipe, setup

3 a way of acting or proceeding recommends a program of regular dental checkups Synonyms of program line, methodology, policy, procedure, courseWords Related to program blueprint, design, plan, scheme, strategy; intent, intention, purpose; approach, direction, method, path, pathway, tack