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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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On top of that, Asian Games organisers told AFP that they will run a wider monitoring programme aimed at protecting athletes from all competing countries.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC's Today programme the US had to choose whether it wanted war or peace.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As for Iran's nuclear programme, Mekelberg cautioned it was too early to draw conclusions.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"It was very normal initially… He seemed absolutely lovely at the start," she told BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For them, Paris was the jewel in any tour programme.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall