mainprogram

noun
UK /ˈmeɪn ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈmeɪn ˈproʊɡræm/

The main program is the most important part of a computer program that makes everything work.

When you press start, the mainprogram runs and shows the game on the screen.

SYNONYMS

core programprimary programcentral programmain routine

RELATED WORDS

subprogramfunctioncodesoftwareexecution

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The chief broadcast or scheduled event in a series.

The concert was the mainprogram of the festival.

3. The primary plan or course of action.

The mainprogram for the school trip includes a visit to the museum.

4. The leading routine that calls other smaller routines.

The mainprogram calls the helper functions one by one.