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programme

British  
/ 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

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verb

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

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noun

  1. computing a variant spelling of program

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Etymology

Origin of programme

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

Example Sentences

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With 5,000 tickets sold for each show, it has been billed as one of the "largest community participation events" in the programme, featuring more than 250 local performers.

From BBC

"Authorities always have a worry" about "exposing people to yet further denigration in the public mind", she told the BBC's Today programme.

From BBC

As the programming came to an end, packs of AI researchers began heading back to the convention center for the closing ceremony.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If we want more control of our destiny, we have to have more control of our programming,” Sarandos said he told Hastings.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Ministry of Justice source said prisons were under strain and the exemption would provide "breathing space" to structure a programme to hire more officers from the UK.

From BBC