systemprogram

noun

UK /ˈsɪstəm ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /ˈsɪstəm ˈproʊɡræm/

A system program is a special computer program that helps the computer work properly.

The system program starts running as soon as you turn on the computer.

SYNONYMS

system software utility program operating program background program

RELATED WORDS

operating system firmware driver application kernel

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program that manages and controls the basic operations of a computer system.

The engineer updated the system program to fix the boot problem.

3. Software that supports other software rather than doing a user task directly.

Unlike a game, a system program quietly keeps things running in the background.

4. A planned set of steps followed by a whole organization or machine.

The school introduced a new system program for tracking attendance.