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4 dictionary results for: Programme
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
pro·gram       [proh-gram, -gruhm] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, -grammed or -gramed, -gram·ming or -gram·ing.
–noun
1.a plan of action to accomplish a specified end: a school lunch program.
2.a plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed.
3.a radio or television performance or production.
4.a list of items, pieces, performers, etc., in a musical, theatrical, or other entertainment.
5.an entertainment with reference to its pieces or numbers: a program of American and French music.
6.a planned, coordinated group of activities, procedures, etc., often for a specific purpose, or a facility offering such a series of activities: a drug rehabilitation program; a graduate program in linguistics.
7.a prospectus or syllabus: a program of courses being offered.
8.Computers.
a.a systematic plan for the automatic solution of a problem by a computer.
b.the precise sequence of instructions enabling a computer to solve a problem.
–verb (used with object)
9.to schedule as part of a program.
10.Computers. to prepare a program for.
11.to insert or encode specific operating instructions into (a machine or apparatus): We'll program the bells to ring at ten-minute intervals.
12.to insert (instructions) into a machine or apparatus: An automatic release has been programmed into the lock as a safety feature.
13.to cause to absorb or incorporate automatic responses, attitudes, or the like; condition: Our parents programmed us to respect our elders.
14.to set, regulate, or modify so as to produce a specific response or reaction: Program your eating habits to eliminate sweets.
–verb (used without object)
15.to plan or write a program.
Also, especially British, programme.


[Origin: 1625–35; < LL programma < Gk prógramma public notice in writing. See pro-2, -gram1]
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
pro·gramme       (prō'grām', -grəm)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   & v. Chiefly British
Variant of program.

WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
programme

noun
1. 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" [syn: program
2. an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university" [syn: course of study
3. a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?" [syn: broadcast
4. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code" [syn: program
5. 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" [syn: program
6. 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" [syn: plan
7. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours" [syn: program

verb
1. write a computer program [syn: program
2. arrange a program of or for; "program the 80th birthday party" [syn: program

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Programme

Pro"gramme\, n. [L. programma a public proclamation, manifesto, Gr. ?, fr. ? to write before or in public; ? before, forth + ? 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.

Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music which requires an argument or programme to explain the meaning of its several movements.

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