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programme [ prṓ gram ]


noun  (plural programmes)
Definition:
 
1. plan: a planned sequence of events or activities over a period of time, or a plan of such a sequence
a programme of concerts

2. series of measures to achieve aim: a planned series of measures or events intended to achieve a particular purpose
a programme to rehouse council tenants

3. broadcast: a television or radio broadcast

4. booklet giving details of performance: a booklet or leaflet giving details of a theatrical or musical performance

5. series of classes: a series of classes or lectures



transitive verb  (3rd person present singular programmes, present participle programming, past and past participle programmed)
Definition:
 
1. schedule something: to schedule something as part of a programme

2. train somebody to act automatically: to train a person or animal to do something automatically, especially to react automatically to a stimulus

[
US spelling  (all senses)program
Mid-17th century. Via French< Greek programma 'written public notice' < graphein 'write'
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