(1) One of two machine object classifications. It includes those objects used in programs that get their definition from an object definition table. Program objects are used as the parameter or values of machine instructions. See also system object.
(2) All or part of a computer program in a form suitable for loading into virtual storage for execution. Program objects are stored in partitioned data set extended (PDSE) program libraries and have fewer restrictions than load modules. Program objects are produced by the binder.