Meaning & use
definition program
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Meanings
nouncountablecomputing
A computer program whose main job is to define something, such as data, rules, or a structure.
Grammar: Countable: use 'a definition program' or 'definition programs'.
Patterns
- a definition program for something
- run a definition program
- write a definition program
The definition program loads the schema before the database starts.
We use a definition program to set up the rules for the game.
This definition program checks that every field has a name and a type.
nouncountable
A formal plan or set of rules that states exactly what something is or how it will work.
Grammar: Countable and often used with 'a' or 'the'.
Patterns
- a definition program for something
- develop a definition program
- the definition program of a project
The committee created a definition program for the new qualification.
Our definition program explains what counts as success in the project.
They agreed on a definition program before writing the final report.
Word forms
| plural | definition programs |
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Common combinations
- run a definition program
- You must run the definition program first.
- a definition program for
- She wrote a definition program for the survey data.
- develop a definition program
- The team developed a definition program for the new course.
- definition program code
- The definition program code is stored in a separate file.
Synonyms and how they differ
- configuration program
- A configuration program sets options; a definition program focuses on defining structure or rules.
- setup program
- A setup program installs or prepares software; a definition program may only define data or rules.
Word family
- define verb
- To state the exact meaning of something.
- definition noun
- A statement that explains meaning.
- program noun
- A set of instructions for a computer, or a plan.
- programmer noun
- A person who writes computer programs.
Commonly confused: definition program or program definition?
definition program vs program definition
'Program definition' means the definition of a program; 'definition program' means a program that defines something.
Practice
Choose the sentence that uses 'definition program' correctly.
Choose one answer.
'The definition program defines the data fields' uses the phrase as a singular noun subject. The other options treat it as a verb.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “definition program”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.