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   programme

   /ˈprəʊɡram/

   noun

   • 1. a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim: "an extensive programme of reforms" Similar schemeplanplan of actioninitiativeseries of measuresprojectstrategysolution
   • ▪ a planned series of future events or performances: "a weekly programme of films" Similar scheduleagendacalendartimetableorder of eventslist of eventsorder of the dayline-uplistlistingbillmenubill of fare
   • 2. a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine.
   • 3. a presentation or item on television or radio, especially one broadcast regularly between stated times: "a nature programme" Similar broadcastproductionshowpresentationtransmissionperformancetelecastsimulcastvideocastpodcastdocumentaryplaycomedyfilmdocudramanewscastmagazine (programme)phone-inepisodeinstalmentchat showinformal:prog
   • ▪ a radio or television channel. dated
   • 4. a sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance: "a theatre programme" Similar guidelist of performers/players/artistesplaybill

   verb

   • 1. provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task: "it is a simple matter to program the computer to recognize such symbols"
   • ▪ write computer programs: "I've programmed for 25 years and have used many languages"
   • ▪ input (instructions for the automatic performance of a task) into a computer or other machine: "simply program in your desired volume level" Similar setfixarrange
   • ▪ cause (a person or animal) to behave in a predetermined way: "all members of a species are programmed to build nests in the same way"
   • 2. arrange according to a plan or schedule: "we learn how to programme our own lives" Similar arrangeorganizescheduleplanmap outlay outtimetableline upprearrangeslate
   • ▪ schedule (an item) within a plan: "the next stage of the treaty is programmed for next year"
   • 3. broadcast (an item): US "the station does not program enough contemporary works"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘written notice’): via late Latin from Greek programma, from prographein ‘write publicly’, from pro ‘before’ + graphein ‘write’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROGRAMME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a plan of activities to be done or things to be achieved: The school offers an exciting and varied programme of social events. The rail system is to put 20 million pounds into its modernization programme. I'm running three mornings a week - it's all part of my fitness programme. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idiom.

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   The meaning of PROGRAMME is to arrange or furnish a program of or for : bill. How to use programme in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROGRAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROGRAM definition: 1. a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an…. Learn more.

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   Programme definition: a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance. See examples of PROGRAMME used in a sentence.

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   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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROGRAMME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance 2. a performance or series of.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › programmeProgramme - definition of programme by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Theatre) a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance. 2. (Broadcasting) 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?.