[ˈprəʊɡram], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim
(e.g: an extensive programme of reforms)

- a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine

- a presentation or item on television or radio, especially one broadcast regularly between stated times
(e.g: a nature programme)

- a sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance
(e.g: a theatre programme)


Phrases:
- get with the programme

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

[ˈprəʊɡram], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task
(e.g: it is a simple matter to program the computer to recognize such symbols)

- arrange according to a plan or schedule
(e.g: we learn how to programme our own lives)

- broadcast (an item)
(e.g: the station does not program enough contemporary works)


Phrases:
- get with the programme

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