program control
US: /ˈproʊɡræm kənˈtroʊl/
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Definition of program control - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
managementTECH.USprocesses used to monitor and direct an organized set of projectsTECH.US
  • Effective program control keeps the initiative on schedule and within budget.
2.
technologyTECH.methods that direct the order and conditions of steps in softwareTECH.
  • The course includes a chapter on basic program control structures.
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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.

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.
control the purse stringsv.
have authority over financial decisions
The finance committee controls the purse strings of the organization.
have fingertip controlv.
control something with great precision and ease
She can have fingertip control over the aircraft's movements.
in controladj.
having authority over a situation or task
She is in control of the entire project.
remote controln.
device used to operate appliances from a distance
He lost the remote control for the TV.

Terms related to program control

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Terms with program control 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 program control in a sentence

  • They hired a consultant to improve program control for their global initiatives.
  • Good program control is essential for handling user input safely.
  • They redesigned the program control logic to reduce processing time.

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  1. French:pilotage de programme, commande de programme, ...
  2. German:Programmsteuerung, Ablaufsteuerung, ...
  3. Italian:controllo di programma, controllo di flusso, ...
  4. Spanish:control de programas, control de flujo, ...
  5. Portuguese:controlo do programa, controlo de programa, ...
  6. Chinese:项目群控制, 程序控制, ...
  7. Japanese:プログラム管理, プログラム制御, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَبْط البَرْنامَج, تَحَكُّم البَرنامَج, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּקָּרַת תּוֹכְנִית, בַּקָּרַת תוֹכְנָה, ...
  10. Russian:контроль программы, программное управление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контроль програми, керування виконанням програми, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोग्राम नियंत्रण, ...
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