Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

computer program

noun
/kəmˈpjuːtə(r) ˈprəʊɡræm/
Definition
A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform specific tasks.
Examples
  • She developed a computer program to analyze scientific data.
  • The computer program crashed due to a coding error.
  • Many computer programs are available for free online.
Meaning
It refers to the code and command sequences written in a programming language that enable the computer to carry out operations, process data, and execute functions or applications.
Synonyms
  • software
  • application
  • app
  • system