programme

[ US /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ ]
[ UK /pɹˈə‍ʊɡɹæm/ ]

NOUN

(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
the program required several hundred lines of code
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
a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
working mothers rely on the day care program
he proposed an elaborate program of public works
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
a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
the program lasted more than two hours
a radio or television show
did you see his program last night?
an integrated course of academic studies
he was admitted to a new program at the university

VERB

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How To Use programme In A Sentence

This constitutes one of the key elements in this reform programme.
Will there be public-works programmes, or community service, or both?
The course leader outlined the programme we would be following.
This policy could bring that programme to a shuddering halt. Times, Sunday Times
This course is useful for students who are in transition from one training programme to another.
He gives an amusing account of the vigorous campaign against his hospital closure programme. Times, Sunday Times
Little analysis was apparent in many of the early Programmes - a defect that was never entirely overcome.
Finally, dissatisfaction with housing conditions produced schemes for slum clearance or improvement and substantial house-building programmes.
Do we really want the carpers and complainers, of whatever creed, to get programmes banned?
Produced by the BBC's network current affairs unit in Manchester, Real Story will have a three series run of 28 programmes.

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