programme

/ ˈprəʊɡræm /

noun

1. a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance

2. a performance or series of performances, often presented at a scheduled time, esp on radio or television

3. a specially arranged selection of things to be done

   what's the programme for this afternoon?

4. a plan, schedule, or procedure

5. a syllabus or curriculum

verb

1. to design or schedule (something) as a programme

noun

1. computing a variant spelling of program

Word History and Origins

Origin of programme¹

C17: from Late Latin programma, from Greek: written public notice, from _pro- ² + graphein to write

Example Sentences

Programming companies, including Disney, have asked for higher fees for their channels to help offset the increased cost of sports programming, including NFL and NBA contracts.

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She added: "You just can't trust a word Reform say. Under any kind of pressure their whole programme is unravelling."

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After her diagnosis, Dowden had a mastectomy and underwent chemotherapy, with her treatment preventing her from being able to compete with a celebrity partner on the BBC dancing programme that year.

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While programming them to move safely could be easier in ways than autonomous cars, the technology still is being perfected.

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He travels to client sites and is trying to learn from experienced colleagues about designing and programming hardware.

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