program vs. programme (draft)

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program noun

BrE /ˈprəʊɡræm/ ; NAmE /ˈproʊɡræm/

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(computing) a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer

Load the program into the computer.

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(North American English)

= programme

an intense training program

the university’s graduate programs

a TV program

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I lost half a morning’s work when the program crashed.

The developer is no longer supporting this DOS program.

The program contains powerful new features.

The program creates simulations of real-life driving conditions.

There may be a bug in the program.

This program allows you to edit and catalogue digital photographs.

This program provides everything you need to prepare your own publication.

This program requires at least 24Mb of RAM.

a program designed to evaluate road safety measures

a program for debugging

programme noun(British English)

(North American English program)

BrE /ˈprəʊɡræm/ ; NAmE /ˈproʊɡræm/

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plan

a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something

to launch a research programme

a training programme for new staff

a programme of economic reform

on TV/radio

something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio

a news programme

Did you see that programme on India last night?

What time is that programme on?

Which programme do you want to watch?

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for play/concert

a thin book or a piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.

a theatre programme

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order of events

an organized order of performances or events

synonym line-up

an exciting musical programme

a week-long programme of lectures

What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow?

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course of study

(North American English) a course of study

a school programme

British/American

course / program

In British English course is used for a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject:a physics course a course of ten lectures. In North American English you would say:a physics course/program a program of ten lectures.

In North American English a course is usually an individual unit that forms part of a longer period of study:I have to take a physics course/class. This is called a module in Britain, especially in a college or university.

In British English course can also mean a period of study at a college or university:a two-year college course. In North American English you would say:a two-year college program.

See related entries: Exams and degrees, Study routes

of machine

a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine

Select a cool programme for woollen clothes.

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Female seals are needed for the breeding programme.

He appeared on the programme last night.

He is coordinating a Europe-wide research programme into treatments for prostate cancer.

He must attend a sex offenders’ programme.

Her name doesn’t appear in the concert programme.

How is the programme to be financed?

I saw a good programme on owls last night.

In today’s programme, we’ll be giving you advice on how to manage your money.

Mr Brown called for a national recovery programme.

Renewed fighting disrupted the relief programme.

She enrolled in a Master’s programme in American history

She helped him get into a drug rehab programme.

Support is provided through the community outreach programme.

The college offers a wide variety of programmes of study.

The company began a major cost-cutting programme which involved 1 700 job losses.

The course leader outlined the programme we would be following.

The foundation’s online learning programme brings the classroom to you.

The government says it will scrap all of its nuclear programmes.

The pilot programme of vaccination proved successful.

The programme aims to increase employment.

The programme of events also includes a parade and poetry recitations.

We’re planning an exciting programme of activities.

What’s on your programme today= What are your plans?

What’s the programme for tomorrow?

What’s the programme for= What are we going to do tomorrow?

a community care programme for psychiatric patients

a comprehensive programme of economic reform

a diabetes treatment programme

a graduate programme that focuses on a chosen profession

a news programme hosted by Freddie Greenan

a programme of 17th century music

a residency programme for artists

a residential drug treatment programme

a two-year master’s programme

a varied programme of entertainment

an after-school science programme that promotes science literacy

an exercise programme targeting those weak points

joint programmes between government and industry

large-scale screening programmes of newborns

students enrolled on the two-year MA degree programme

students in an accredited journalism programme

She briefly outlined the programme.

She presents a news programme on Channel 4.

The new programme is designed to encourage investment in the region.

The programme for economic reform floundered in the first few months.

The university is to launch a new research programme.

They are organizing a week-long programme of lectures.

We have an exciting musical programme lined up for you.

We urge as many people as possible to enrol on our management training programme.

We were asked to devise a training programme for new employees.

Idioms

get with the programme(British English)

(North American English get with the program)

(informal) (usually in orders) used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing