programme
English meaning: Programme
Definition
A set of structured activities.
Example
“Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.”
Another example: “She presents a popular wildlife programme on the BBC.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The British spelling of 'program' for senses other than computing (TV/radio 'programme', a course of study, an event 'programme'); US English uses 'program' for all senses. The computing sense uses 'program' in both varieties.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Greek 'programma' (a public notice), from 'prographein' (to write publicly), via Late Latin and French; the spelling 'programme' came through French in the 19th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- television programme
- training programme
- programme of study
- launch a programme
- news programme
- pilot programme
Word Forms
programme (n, UK); programmes; programme/programmed; programming; program (US)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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