programnumbers

noun
UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˈnʌm.bəz/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˈnʌm.bɚz/

Program numbers are the special numbers that tell a computer what to do.

The teacher showed us the program numbers that make the robot move.

SYNONYMS

code numbersinstruction numberscommand numberssoftware numbers

RELATED WORDS

programcomputercodeinstructionssoftware

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Numbers used to identify different computer programs.

Each app on the tablet has its own program numbers.

3. The numbered steps in a set of instructions.

Follow the program numbers to finish the game.

4. Numbers that control how a machine works.

The washing machine uses program numbers for each wash cycle.