dedicated program

noun phrase
UK /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈproʊɡræm/

A special computer program made to do one job really well.

The school uses a dedicated program to keep track of students' grades.

SYNONYMS

specialized softwarepurpose-built applicationsingle-purpose programtask-specific tool

RELATED WORDS

applicationsoftwareutilityapptool

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A radio or TV show that focuses on one topic.

She listens to a dedicated program about cooking every Saturday.

3. A planned set of activities for a specific goal.

The city started a dedicated program to help stray animals.

4. A computer set aside to run only one service.

The server runs a dedicated program for handling emails.