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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A spokesman said the the programme "remains an important part of the BBC" and the decision to put the show out to competitive tender "underpins the BBC's continued commitment to Doctor Who".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
China is North Korea's most important political and economic partner, and a lifeline in the face of heavy international sanctions over its nuclear weapons programme.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Kim has repeatedly vowed never to give up his nuclear arsenal, and his powerful sister said before Xi's visit that the programme was Pyongyang's "line of no retreat".
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He was sentenced for both offences on Tuesday, and was told to complete a 15-day rehabilitation programme, 150 hours of unpaid work, and given a 12-month community order.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
It may be hard to believe, but proponents of the strong programme have acquired a dominant position within the history of science.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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