control program
US (alt): /kənˈtroʊl ˌproʊɡrəm/
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Definition of control program - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.software that manages computer resources and directs other software tasksTECH.
  • The mainframe runs a control program that allocates memory to each virtual machine.
2.
engineeringTECH.set of coded instructions that governs operation of a machine or processTECH.
  • The robot stopped when a bug in the control program triggered a safety shutdown.
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Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke..
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.

Expressions with program

crash programn.
intensive effort to achieve a goal quickly
The government initiated a crash program to develop the vaccine..
get with the programv.
adapt to a new situation or way of thinking
It's time to get with the program and embrace the new technology.
not with the programadj.
lacking understanding of expectations
If you're not with the program, ask for help.
library programn.
event organized by a library for public
The library program on Saturday includes a book reading.
loyalty programn.
system offering benefits to repeat customers
Joining the loyalty program gives you access to exclusive deals.
news programn.
broadcast focusing on current events and information
I watch the evening news program every day.
program guiden.
weekly magazine listing TV or radio programs
I bought a program guide to check the TV schedule.
quiz programn.
game show where contestants answer questions
She won a car on the quiz program.
reading programn.
structured plan to improve reading skills
The school implemented a new reading program to help students improve their literacy.
television programn.
scheduled content on television
They checked the guide for tonight's television program.

Terms related to control program

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Terms with control program included in their meaning

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system settingsn.
technology
options that control how a device or program works overall
configuration managern.
technology
software program used to control and track system setups
database managern.
computing
software program used to create, organize, and control access to databases
file managementn.
technology
software feature or program used to organize and control stored data
aging managementn.
technology
systematic program to control aging effects on equipment or physical structures
audio drivern.
technology
software program that lets a computer system control sound hardware
channel selectorn.
technology
control that lets a user choose one signal or program channel
driving simulatorn.
training
machine or program that imitates vehicle control so people can practice driving

Examples of control program in a sentence

  • A failure in the control program can bring the entire network to a halt.
  • Updating the control program fixed the timing errors on the assembly line.
  • The engineer backed up the control program before modifying any parameters.

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  1. French:programme de contrôle, programme de commande, ...
  2. German:Steuerprogramm, Programm zur Steuerung einer Maschine oder eines Prozesses, ...
  3. Italian:programma di controllo, ...
  4. Spanish:programa de control, programa de mando, ...
  5. Portuguese:programa de controlo, programa de comando, ...
  6. Chinese:控制程序, 控制程序代码, ...
  7. Japanese:制御プログラム, 制御用プログラム, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرْنَامَجُ تَحَكُّمٍ, نِظام تَحكُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:תָּכְנִית בְּקָרָה, תּוֹכְנִית בַּקָּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:управляющая программа, программа управления, ...
  11. Ukrainian:керувальна програма, контрольна програма, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रण प्रोग्राम, ...
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