programme

/programme/
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programme

The children watched a colorful television programme about animals.

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • A planned series of events or performances: A schedule or list of items, acts, or performers in a public event, such as a concert, play, or ceremony.
    • A set of related measures or activities with a long-term aim: A systematic plan or schedule of activities, services, or projects designed to achieve a particular social, educational, or organizational goal.
    • A broadcast show: A scheduled segment of content on radio or television.
    • A course of study: A structured series of courses or curriculum in an educational institution.
    • (Computing) A set of coded instructions: A sequence of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute to perform a specific task.
  2. Verb:

    • To arrange or schedule a series of events: To plan or organize the items or sequence of a show, ceremony, or series of activities.
    • To write computer code: To create a set of instructions for a computer by writing code in a programming language.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:

    • The theatre programme listed all the actors and scenes. (The printed schedule for the play listed all the participants.)
    • The government launched a new health programme. (The government initiated a new planned set of health initiatives.)
    • My favourite programme is on at eight o'clock. (My favourite TV show airs at eight.)
    • She is enrolled in the graduate programme in linguistics. (She is registered for the structured linguistics course at university.)
    • This programme calculates tax returns automatically. (This software application performs tax calculations.)
  • Verb:

    • They need to programme the conference sessions carefully. (They need to schedule the conference events in detail.)
    • He learned to programme in Python. (He learned to write code using the Python language.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To programme something into something": To set or input specific instructions or data.
    • You can programme your favourite stations into the radio's memory. (You can store your preferred stations in the radio's settings.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Program (n/v): The most common spelling, especially in American English and computing contexts (e.g., a computer program).
  • Programmer (n): A person who writes computer programs.
  • Programming (n): The process or activity of writing computer programs; also, the scheduling of broadcast content.
  • Programmatic (adj): Relating to a programme or plan, often used in formal contexts (e.g., programmatic goals).
Synonyms
  • Noun: Schedule, agenda, plan, scheme, show, broadcast, curriculum, software, application.
  • Verb: Schedule, plan, organize, code, script.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: As a verb, 'programme' is less commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its actions are typically expressed directly or with prepositions like 'for' or 'into'.) - Programme for: To plan or design a programme with a specific purpose or audience in mind. - The workshop was programmed for complete beginners. (The workshop was designed specifically for new learners.)

Related Idioms
  • "Get with the programme" (informal, often using 'program'): To understand and conform to the established plan or way of thinking.
    • Everyone else has agreed, so you need to get with the programme. (You need to accept and follow the agreed plan.)
programme

The children watched a colorful television programme about animals.

Noun
  1. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
    • the program lasted more than two hours
  2. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
    • they drew up a six-step plan
    • they discussed plans for a new bond issue
  3. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
    • he proposed an elaborate program of public works
    • working mothers rely on the day care program
  4. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
    • the program required several hundred lines of code
  5. a radio or television show
    • did you see his program last night?
  6. an integrated course of academic studies
    • he was admitted to a new program at the university
  7. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
    • you can't tell the players without a program
Verb
  1. arrange a program of or for
    • program the 80th birthday party
  2. write a computer program