programfile
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.faɪl/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.faɪl/
A program file is a computer file that holds the instructions a computer follows to do a job.
I double-clicked the program file to open the game.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A saved set of step-by-step instructions for a machine or device.
The washing machine reads its program file to pick the right wash cycle.
3. A file that stores the settings and steps for a scheduled task.
The backup program file runs every night at midnight.
4. A document listing the order of events for a show or meeting.
The stage manager printed the program file for the school play.