computer program

Noun

Meaning

(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

computer-program

Synonyms

program programme computer programme system product operating system application worm computer programming software virus shareware machine language freeware groupware

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Antonyms

disorder disorganization

Hypernyms

package software software package computer software software system software program

Hyponyms

assembler assistant driver interpreter wanderer application

Related terms

computer programming computer programmer

Examples

DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created. Bill Gates

In fact writing a computer program is a pretty good way to summarize knowledge about any set of rules. Richard Dawkins

Should the computer program the kid or should the kid program the computer? Seymour Papert

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility. Richard Dawkins

All my vocals were recorded at home, which was great for me. You can actually have a studio in a computer program called ProTools. I did half the record with ProTools. David Coverdale

Every new computer program is basically doing some task that a person used to do. But the computer usually does it faster, more accurately, for less money, and without any health insurance costs. Douglas Rushkoff

Close letter words and terms

computer person computer processor computer product computer program analysis computer program product computer program products