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My all-time favourite programme is 'Seinfeld;' I could just sit and watch that over and over again.
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Meaning of "programme" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PROGRAMME

From Late Latin programma, from Greek: written public notice, from pro-² + graphein to write.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PROGRAMME

programme  [ˈprəʊɡræm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROGRAMME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Programme is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb programme in English.

WHAT DOES PROGRAMME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of programme in the English dictionary

The first definition of programme in the dictionary is a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc, in a public performance. Other definition of programme is a performance or series of performances, often presented at a scheduled time, esp on radio or television. Programme is also a specially arranged selection of things to be done.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PROGRAMME

PRESENT

Present
I programme
you programme
he/she/it programmes
we programme
you programme
they programme
Present continuous
I am programming
you are programming
he/she/it is programming
we are programming
you are programming
they are programming
Present perfect
I have programmed
you have programmed
he/she/it has programmed
we have programmed
you have programmed
they have programmed
Present perfect continuous
I have been programming
you have been programming
he/she/it has been programming
we have been programming
you have been programming
they have been programming
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I programmed
you programmed
he/she/it programmed
we programmed
you programmed
they programmed
Past continuous
I was programming
you were programming
he/she/it was programming
we were programming
you were programming
they were programming
Past perfect
I had programmed
you had programmed
he/she/it had programmed
we had programmed
you had programmed
they had programmed
Past perfect continuous
I had been programming
you had been programming
he/she/it had been programming
we had been programming
you had been programming
they had been programming
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will programme
you will programme
he/she/it will programme
we will programme
you will programme
they will programme
Future continuous
I will be programming
you will be programming
he/she/it will be programming
we will be programming
you will be programming
they will be programming
Future perfect
I will have programmed
you will have programmed
he/she/it will have programmed
we will have programmed
you will have programmed
they will have programmed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been programming
you will have been programming
he/she/it will have been programming
we will have been programming
you will have been programming
they will have been programming
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would programme
you would programme
he/she/it would programme
we would programme
you would programme
they would programme
Conditional continuous
I would be programming
you would be programming
he/she/it would be programming
we would be programming
you would be programming
they would be programming
Conditional perfect
I would have programme
you would have programme
he/she/it would have programme
we would have programme
you would have programme
they would have programme
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been programming
you would have been programming
he/she/it would have been programming
we would have been programming
you would have been programming
they would have been programming
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you programme
we let´s programme
you programme
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to programme
Past participle
programmed
Present Participle
programming
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROGRAMME


anagram
ˈænəˌɡræm
cryptogram
ˈkrɪptəʊɡræm
deprogram
diːˈprəʊɡræm
diagram
ˈdaɪəˌɡræm
gram
ɡræm
harmonogram
hɑːˈmɒnəˌɡræm
histogram
ˈhɪstəˌɡræm
hologram
ˈhɒləˌɡræm
kilogram
ˈkɪləʊˌɡræm
kilogramme
ˈkɪləʊɡræm
microprogram
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌprəʊɡræm
monogram
ˈmɒnəˌɡræm
pentagram
ˈpɛntəˌɡræm
preprogram
priːˈprəʊɡræm
program
ˈprəʊɡræm
reprogram
riːˈprəʊɡræm
reprogramme
riːˈprəʊɡræm
spectrogram
ˈspektrəʊɡræm
subprogram
ˈsʌbˌprəʊɡræm
telegram
ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROGRAMME

programer
programmability
programmable
programmatic
programme editor
programme evaluation and review technique
programme music
programme notes
programme of study
programme planner
programme planning
programme seller
programme-maker
programmed camera
programmed cell death
programmed learning
programmer
programming
programming language
programming skills

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROGRAMME

access programme
aerogramme
awareness programme
calligramme
community care programme
Community Programme
crash programme
dance programme
exchange programme
exercise programme
fitness programme
frequent-flyer programme
gamme
induction programme
milligramme
outreach programme
quiz programme
radio programme
resettlement programme
television programme
Youth Opportunities Programme

Synonyms and antonyms of programme in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PROGRAMME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «programme» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of programme

Translation of «programme» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROGRAMME

Find out the translation of programme to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of programme from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «programme» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

计划
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

programa
570 millions of speakers

English

programme
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कार्यक्रम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بَرْنَامِج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

программа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

programa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কার্যক্রম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

programme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Program
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Programm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プログラム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프로그램
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Program
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chương trình
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्यक्रम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

program
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

programma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

program
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

програма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

program
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρόγραμμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

program
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

program
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

program
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of programme

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROGRAMME»

The term «programme» is very widely used and occupies the 3.572 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROGRAMME» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «programme» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «programme» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about programme

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «PROGRAMME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word programme.
1
Sophie Aldred
'Tree Fu Tom' is a truly interactive programme because it is designed to help children get up off the sofa and physically move, which is a very important part of children's development.
2
Neil Armstrong
NASA has been one of the most successful public investments in motivating students to do well and achieve all they can achieve. It's sad that we are turning the programme in a direction where it will reduce the amount of motivation and stimulation it provides to young people.
3
Ronnie Barker
In a packed programme tonight, we will be talking to an out-of-work contortionist who says he can no longer make ends meet.
4
Ronnie Barker
In a packed programme tonight, I shall be having a word with a man who goes in for meditation, because he thinks it's better than sitting around doing nothing.
5
Gina Bellman
My all-time favourite programme is 'Seinfeld;' I could just sit and watch that over and over again.
6
Alban Berg
I can tell you, dearest friend, that if it became known how much friendship, love and a world of human and spiritual references I have smuggled into these three movements, the adherents of programme music - should there be any left - would go mad with joy.
7
Aneurin Bevan
The Tories, every election, must have a bogy man. If you haven't got a programme, a bogy man will do.
8
Sanjeev Bhaskar
With 'Mumbai Calling,' I was surprised it was ITV that went for it because it didn't traditionally seem like the kind of programme they would make.
9
James W. Black
During my six years with them Dr Garnet Davey (subsequently Research Director) constantly supported me and, I have no doubt, fought many battles on my behalf to keep the initially controversial programme going.
10
Hassanal Bolkiah
The development of our human resources is an area in which we need to do well as it is decisive in determining the success of our diversification programme.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROGRAMME»

Discover the use of programme in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to programme and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
District Primary Education Programme
DPEP will be another success story in the field of education. Let the goals of DPEP be realised and in process, every one of the society be a part of this success story.
‎1998
2
Enterprise Programme Management: Delivering Value
This book describes the skills and capabilities that organizations need to develop in order to manage change programmes effectively. It is the first book to take this holistic view and includes a new chapter on programme governance.
David Williams, Tim Parr, 2003
3
Gower Handbook of Programme Management
This Handbook provides authoritative guidance and advice, templates, concepts, systems and approaches on every aspect of successful programme management.
Geoff Reiss, 2006
4
59 Checklists for Project and Programme Managers
The practical approach taken by Rudy Kor and Gert Wijnen makes this an easy book to dip into to improve your project and programme management competences.
Gert Wijnen, Rudy Kor, 2012
5
Nations and Nationalism Since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality
Hobsbawm's classic account, revised in the light of recent political upheavals.
E. J. Hobsbawm, 1992
6
United Nations Development Programme and System (UNDP)
This volume is a short and accessible introduction to the organization that serves as the primary coordinator of the work of the UN system throughout the developing world - the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Stephen Browne, 2012
7
Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme
This new edition of the Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme provides everything you need to excel in your first two years as a doctor.
Katherine McGinn, James Dawson, Stephan Sanders, 2011
8
Ecotourism Programme Planning
This is especially significant as industry competition becomes more intense in this growth sector.
David A. Fennell, 2002
9
SAFE -n- SURE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME
The book gives information on other weight-loss regimens in the market and discusses their pros and cons. By following the Safe-n-Sure weight loss programme, you would also ensure you do not regain the lost weight after some time.
Pankaj Sharma & Dr Ashok Gupta, 2003
10
Programme and The Book of Abstracts / Sixth Annual ...
In 2007 Yu-MRS formed two new MRS: MRS-Serbia (official successor of Yu-MRS) and MRS-Montenegro (in founding). In 2008, MRS - Serbia became a member of FEMS (Federation of European Materials Societies).
Dragan P. Uskoković, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROGRAMME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term programme is used in the context of the following news items.
1
US media highlights Abdul Kalam's role in India's nuclear programme
WASHINGTON: Describing him as one of the most "exuberant boosters" of India's nuclear capabilities, the US media today highlighted the ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
2
Permanent TSB announces compensation programme for 1400 …
"Permanent TSB have agreed to implement a major redress and compensation programme (Mortgage Redress Programme) to address the ... «Newstalk 106-108 fm, Jul 15»
3
ARM expands its University Programme
“It builds on our well-established teaching tools programme but significantly enhances the range of technologies and expertise the universities ... «The Engineer, Jul 15»
4
Three-year-old child from London placed in government anti …
The three-year-old in the programme is from the borough of Tower Hamlets, and was a member of a family group that had been showing ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
5
Parenting programme turns focus on Maori
A Northland iwi working towards introducing Maori culture to a global parenting programme hope the mahi will shine a light on the importance ... «Northern Advocate, Jul 15»
6
Programme revealed for star-studded Lincoln Magna Carta Festival …
A packed programme of events features a range of world-rennowned artists including Billy Bragg, David Starkey, the Levellers, Shappi ... «The Lincolnite, Jul 15»
7
Football programme to rehabilitate ex-offenders wins award
Offenders reaching the end of their sentences take part in a 10-week programme, designed give them the skills to reintegrate into the community when they are ... «The Bolton News, Jul 15»
8
Overseas Programme
The Foundation's overseas programme is focused on supporting rights to information activity and building the capacity of journalists in Turkey ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Free State sends students on training programme in India
Upon completion of the ICT programme‚ the Free State government would assist with placement of the students in various government ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
10
Flipkart's f Qck to take on Amazon's Kirana now; testing a …
BENGALURU: Flipkart, India's mostvaluable online marketplace, is testing a programme to deliver orders within hours by tying up with ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»

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