programme
Noun · VerbWordNet 3.0
Noun (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”Synonyms: program
- an integrated course of academic studies“he was admitted to a new program at the university”Synonyms: course of studyprogramcurriculumsyllabus
- a radio or television show“did you see his program last night?”Synonyms: broadcastprogram
- (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute“the program required several hundred lines of code”Synonyms: programcomputer programcomputer programme
- 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”Synonyms: program
- 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”Synonyms: planprogram
- a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation“the program lasted more than two hours”Synonyms: program
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Programme \Pro"gramme\, n. [L. programma a public proclamation, manifesto, Gr. pro`gramma, fr. progra`fein to write before or in public; pro` before, forth + gra`fein to write; cf. F. programme. See Graphic.] That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch. [1913 Webster]
Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music which requires an argument or programme to explain the meaning of its several movements. [1913 Webster]