skeletonprogram
nounUK /ˈskelɪtən ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈskelɪtən ˈproʊɡræm/
A skeleton program is a basic set of computer instructions that you can add to later.
The teacher gave us a skeleton program to start our game project.
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2. A rough plan that shows only the main parts of something.
We wrote a skeleton program for the school play before adding details.
3. A simple version of software used to test an idea quickly.
The team built a skeleton program to see if the app would work.
4. A teaching tool that gives students a starting point for coding.
Each student filled in the skeleton program with their own ideas.