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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Sir Mark Rowley also told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that what he heard reported from Brand's trial at Southwark Crown Court came very close to "victim blaming".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Sir Mark Rowley also told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Friday that what he heard reported from Brand's trial at Southwark Crown Court came very close to "victim blaming".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Even if Trump and Kim agree to meet, their differences over North Korea's nuclear weapons programme remain a major obstacle to any breakthrough.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
She added that the review "did not have the authority to adjudicate on the very serious allegations made by three women in the Panorama programme".
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Meyers took out his programme and pointed to the number five with his pencil.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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