programme
Britishnoun
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a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance
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a performance or series of performances, often presented at a scheduled time, esp on radio or television
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a specially arranged selection of things to be done
what's the programme for this afternoon?
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a plan, schedule, or procedure
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a syllabus or curriculum
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of programme
C17: from Late Latin programma, from Greek: written public notice, from pro- ² + graphein to write
Example Sentences
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"It is a direct blow to the state's security architecture and governing apparatus," said Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at British think tank Chatham House.
From Barron's
Unlike conventional drugs that can affect many tissues throughout the body, this method is designed to work only in cells that have been programmed to respond.
From Science Daily
Another told the BBC Weekend programme he heard fighter jets and two explosions early in the morning from his office in the north of the city.
From BBC
A spokesperson for the ticket agency apologised to affected fans and said a programme had been used to "block touts".
From BBC
Explosions have been heard across five Iranian cities including the capital, Tehran, on Saturday, after negotiations to limit Iran's nuclear programme ended without an agreement this week.
From BBC
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