(programming) A programming paradigm in which function definitions do not identify the arguments (or "points") on which they operate. Instead, the definitions merely compose other functions, among which are combinators that manipulate the arguments.

Alternative form of application program

(computing) Ellipsis of application programming interface..

Alternative form of television program

US standard spelling of space programme.

(programming) Code of reserved words and symbols used in computer programs, which give instructions to the computer on how to accomplish certain computing tasks.

plural of programming language

(computing) Software that can combine text with other multimedia to make an integrated package.

(US, idiomatic, informal) To become organized, current, or aware.

(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with the minimization or maximization of a linear function of several variables and inequalities; used in many branches of industry to minimize costs or maximize production.