Source : WordNet®

program
     v 1: arrange a program of or for; "program the 80th birthday
          party" [syn: {programme}]
     2: write a computer program [syn: {programme}]
     [also: {programming}, {programmes}, {programmed}]

program
     n 1: a system of projects or services intended to meet a public
          need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public
          works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program"
          [syn: {programme}]
     2: a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be
        accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they
        discussed plans for a new bond issue" [syn: {plan}, {programme}]
     3: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a
        computer can interpret and execute; "the program required
        several hundred lines of code" [syn: {programme}, {computer
        program}, {computer programme}]
     4: an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted
        to a new program at the university" [syn: {course of study},
         {programme}, {curriculum}, {syllabus}]
     5: a radio or television show; "did you see his program last
        night?" [syn: {broadcast}, {programme}]
     6: a performance (or series of performances) at a public
        presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
        [syn: {programme}]
     7: a document stating the aims and principles of a political
        party; "their candidate simply ignored the party
        platform"; "they won the election even though they offered
        no positive program" [syn: {platform}, {political platform},
         {political program}]
     8: an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a
        theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players
        without a program" [syn: {programme}]
     [also: {programming}, {programmes}, {programmed}]

programming
     n 1: setting an order and time for planned events [syn: {scheduling},
           {programing}]
     2: creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer
        to do something [syn: {programing}, {computer programming},
         {computer programing}]

programming
     See {program}

Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

programming
     
        1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or, in these
        days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty file).
     
        2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a wall, but
        with fewer opportunities for reward.
     
        3. The most fun you can have with your clothes on (although
        clothes are not mandatory).
     
        [{Jargon File}]
     
        (2003-02-12)