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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Evidence from the UK infant vaccination programme shows that vaccination has led to around a 75% reduction in MenB disease.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"When we saw the call to arms on social media we knew our overseas members would be under threat," Patricia McKeown from Unison told BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Juda insisted a costly fuel subsidy and free school meal programme would be maintained, though the scheme has been significantly trimmed.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The Bexsero vaccine being offered in this one-off programme is given routinely to babies and infants and evidence suggests protection lasts at least six years.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The source of that confidence was a sustained programme of advertising the new science through public lectures and books conducted by the disciples of Newton, above all by Desaguliers.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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