Program vs. Show
Difference Between Program and Show
Programnoun
A set of structured activities.
Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.Showverb
(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
The car's dull finish showed years of neglect.All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.Programnoun
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.Showverb
(transitive) To bestow; to confer.
to show mercy; to show favour; (dialectal) show me the salt pleaseProgramnoun
(broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson.Showverb
(transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
Programnoun
(computing) A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
The program runs on both Linux and Microsoft Windows.Showverb
(transitive) To guide or escort.
Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.Programnoun
A particular mindset or method of doing things.
Showverb
(intransitive) To be visible, to be seen.
Your bald patch is starting to show.Programverb
(transitive) To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.Showverb
To put in an appearance; show up.
We waited for an hour, but they never showed.Programverb
(transitive) To develop (software) by writing program code.
I programmed a small game as a demonstration.Showverb
To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
Programverb
(transitive) To put together the schedule of an event.
Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.Showverb
To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.Programverb
(transitive) To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.
The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang.Showverb
(obsolete) To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.
Programnoun
a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need;
he proposed an elaborate program of public worksworking mothers rely on the day care programShownoun
(countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.
Programnoun
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished;
they drew up a six-step planthey discussed plans for a new bond issueShownoun
(countable) An exhibition of items.
art show;dog showProgramnoun
(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute;
the program required several hundred lines of codeShownoun
(countable) A demonstration.
show of forceProgramnoun
an integrated course of academic studies;
he was admitted to a new program at the universityShownoun
(countable) A broadcast program/programme.
radio show;television showProgramnoun
a radio or television show;
did you see his program last night?Shownoun
(countable) A movie.
Let's catch a show.Programnoun
a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation;
the program lasted more than two hoursShownoun
(uncountable) Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)
The dog sounds ferocious but it's all show.Programnoun
a document stating the aims and principles of a political party;
their candidate simply ignored the party platformthey won the election even though they offered no positive programShownoun
A project or presentation.
''Let's get on with the show.Let's get this show on the road.They went on an international road show to sell the shares to investors.It was Apple's usual dog and pony show.Programnoun
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event;
you can't tell the players without a programShownoun
The major leagues.
He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show.Programverb
arrange a program of or for;
program the 80th birthday partyShownoun
A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.
Programverb
write a computer program
Shownoun
(obsolete) Semblance; likeness; appearance.
Shownoun
(medicine) A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.
Shownoun
a public exhibition of entertainment;
a remarkable show of skillShownoun
something intended to communicate a particular impression;
made a display of strengtha show of impatiencea good show of looking interestedShownoun
a public exhibition or entertainment;
they wanted to see some of the shows on BroadwayShownoun
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression;
they try to keep up appearancesthat ceremony is just for showShowverb
show or demonstrate something to an interested audience;
She shows her dogs frequentlyWe will demo the new software in WashingtonShowverb
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment;
The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compoundThe mathematician showed the validity of the conjectureShowverb
provide evidence for;
The blood test showed that he was the fatherHer behavior testified to her incompetenceShowverb
make visible or noticeable;
She showed her talent for cookingShow me your etchings, pleaseShowverb
show in, or as in, a picture;
This scene depicts country lifethe face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this paintingShowverb
give expression to;
She showed her disappointmentShowverb
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively;
I showed the customer the glove sectionHe pointed to the empty parking spacehe indicated his opponentsShowverb
make clear and visible;
The article revealed the policies of the governmentShowverb
be or become visible or noticeable;
His good upbringing really showsThe dirty side will showShowverb
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments;
The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zeroThe gauge read `empty'Showverb
give evidence of, as of records;
The diary shows his distress that eveningShowverb
show (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums;
The usher showed us to our seatsShowverb
finish third or better in a horse or dog race;
he bet $2 on number six to show
