programsupport

noun
UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.səˌpɔːt/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.səˌpɔːrt/

Help that a computer program gives to people or to other programs.

The school's new reading app includes programsupport to help kids who get stuck.

SYNONYMS

software assistancetechnical helpprogram aidsystem support

RELATED WORDS

helpdesktroubleshootingmaintenanceupdatesuser guide

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The team or service that helps people use a program.

Call programsupport if the app won't open.

3. Extra features in a program that help it work with other tools.

This game has programsupport for game controllers.

4. Money or resources given to keep a program running.

The city budget includes programsupport for after-school clubs.