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programme

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/ 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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Airbus's strategy essentially involves fusing cooperation on drones and copters, said Victor Gerin-Roze, programme director at Airbus Helicopters.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"This is all dog content, when will the cat programme be on?" one person engrossed in the service wrote in the chatroom on PetTV's streaming page.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Woods' attorney Douglas Duncan said doctors have recommended an "intensive, highly individualised and medically integrated programme" for the golfer, away from the media and public scrutiny.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He spoke after French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced determination to rescue the programme.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

And it made possible, not only Copernicanism, but also Tycho’s research programme.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton