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| programme [ prṓ gram ] |
noun (plural programmes) |
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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
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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
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3. broadcast: a television or radio broadcast
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4. booklet giving details of performance: a booklet or leaflet giving details of a theatrical or musical performance
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5. series of classes: a series of classes or lectures
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transitive verb (3rd person present singular programmes, present participle programming, past and past participle programmed) |
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1. schedule something: to schedule something as part of a programme
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2. train somebody to act automatically: to train a person or animal to do something automatically, especially to react automatically to a stimulus
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[ US spelling (all senses)programMid-17th century. Via French< Greek programma 'written public notice' < graphein 'write'] |