programme

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊgram/
(US program)

noun

  • 1a planned series of future events or performances: a weekly programme of films the programme includes Dvo’sřák New World symphony
  • a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim: the British nuclear power programme
  • 2a sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance: a theatre programme
  • 3an item broadcast between stated times on radio or television: a nature programme
  • dated a radio or television channel.
  • 4 (program) a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine.

verb (programmes, programming, programmed; US programs, programing, programed)

[with object]
  • 1 (program) provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task: it is a simple matter to program the computer to recognize such symbols
  • input (instructions for the automatic performance of a task) into a computer or other machine: simply program in your desired volume level
  • cause (a person or animal) to behave in a predetermined way: all members of a species are programmed to build nests in the same way
  • 2arrange according to a plan or schedule: we learn how to programme our own lives
  • schedule (an item) within a plan: the next stage of the treaty is programmed for next year
  • 3US broadcast (an item): the station does not program enough contemporary works

Phrases

get with the program

[often in imperative] North American informal do what is expected of one; adopt the prevailing viewpoint: come on you guys—get with the program

Derivatives

programmability

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun

programmable

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'written notice'): via late Latin from Greek programma, from prographein 'write publicly', from pro 'before' + graphein 'write'

Spelling help

Remember that programme ends with -amme, unless it is used in computing senses, when program is correct. In American English, it is always spelled program.