program vs programme

Definitions

noun

1. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
2. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
3. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
4. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
5. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation

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verb

1. write a computer program
2. arrange a program of or for

Examples

It wasn't a bad program; with full profs as teachers, I read a lot and learned a lot.

I have seen far too many people give up too quickly on their programs after a few short weeks.

One thing he does is get up to a little competitive devilry by unveiling the Google Pack, a parcel of software programs that you can download for free (if you have a Windows PC).

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Definitions

noun

1. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
2. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
3. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
4. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
5. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation

and more 2 ...

verb

1. write a computer program
2. arrange a program of or for

Examples

Produced by the BBC's network current affairs unit in Manchester, Real Story will have a three series run of 28 programmes.

David Dimbleby is being lined up to lead the coverage from Britain, with the 6pm BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards, anchoring a special programme from New York.

The BBC have announced (in 'Removing Microformats from bbc. co.uk/programmes') that they'll stop using the hCalendar microformat because of concerns about accessibility, specifically the use of the HTML abbreviation element (the abbr tag):

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