general program
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: general programs
programa geral
1. A comprehensive plan or course of action covering broad topics without specialization
The university offers a general program for first-year students before they choose their major.
A universidade oferece um programa geral para alunos do primeiro ano antes de escolherem sua especialização.
2. A television or radio broadcast schedule that covers various types of content
The general program includes news, entertainment, and educational content.
O programa geral inclui notícias, entretenimento e conteúdo educacional.
3. A software application or system with broad functionality not limited to specialized tasks
This general program can handle multiple file formats.
Este programa geral consegue lidar com múltiplos formatos de arquivo.
In educational contexts, 'general program' is commonly used in Brazil to describe foundational courses before specialization. In the US, it often refers to liberal arts or general education requirements. The term is more formal and less colloquial in both cultures.
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