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programme |
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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