2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
programme
n 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: a radio or television show "did you see his program last
night?" [syn: {broadcast}, {program}]
3: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a
computer can interpret and execute; "the program required
several hundred lines of code" [syn: {program}, {computer
program}, {computer programme}]
4: 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}]
5: 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}, {program}]
6: a performance (or series of performances) at a public
presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
[syn: {program}]
v 1: write a computer program [syn: {program}]
2: arrange a program of or for [syn: {program}]
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