menu-based program
nounUK /ˈmɛnjuː beɪst ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈmɛnjuː beɪst ˈproʊɡræm/
A menu-based program is a computer program where you pick what to do from a list of choices on the screen.
The old game was a menu-based program, so I clicked 'Start' to begin playing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program whose main navigation is through on-screen menus rather than typed commands.
The library catalog is a menu-based program that lets visitors search by title or author.
3. Software designed for users who prefer selecting options instead of memorizing instructions.
Because it is a menu-based program, new employees can learn it in minutes.
4. An application that presents actions as selectable items in a list.
The ATM runs a menu-based program that asks you to choose an account first.