programme
Britishnoun
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a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance
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a performance or series of performances, often presented at a scheduled time, esp on radio or television
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a specially arranged selection of things to be done
what's the programme for this afternoon?
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a plan, schedule, or procedure
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a syllabus or curriculum
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of programme
C17: from Late Latin programma, from Greek: written public notice, from pro- ² + graphein to write
Explanation
Programme is the British spelling of program, which is a plan or system. You are constantly reminding the daydreaming Betty to get with the programme. Programme can mean plan, curriculum, or an episode of a larger plan. Your school has a programme for your education. In college your major will determine which programme you follow. The TV show you especially like is your favorite programme. Programme is also a verb. You programme your alarm clock to wake you at 6, or programme a series of musicians to play at the local pub. If you think society brainwashes you with advertising, then you feel programmed.
Example Sentences
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The US Marines will include Australia in a global prepositioning programme for weapons, ammunition and vehicles for the first time, AFP reported on Tuesday, citing tender documents.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
They did not force Iran into surrender, did not remove the Islamic Republic from power, did not end Iran's nuclear programme through military action, and did not break Iran's links to Hezbollah.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The process is far from over, with the initial deal yet to canvas the most contentious points on Iran's nuclear programme, requiring further diplomacy but also challenges for Islamabad.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Sentinel-6/Jason-CS is part of the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
The success of a scientific research programme thus depends not on its ability to generate new knowledge but on its ability to mobilize the support of a community.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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