Programme Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/

PROH-gram

UK

/pɹˈəʊɡɹæm/

PROH-gram

Definition

A planned series of events or activities, or a television or radio show. In British English, 'programme' is also used for TV/radio shows and plans, while in American English 'program' is used.

Usage & Nuances

'Programme' is British English; American English spells it 'program'. Use for organized plans, events, or TV/radio shows in the UK. Collocates: 'TV programme', 'training programme'. Not used for computer software—use 'program' instead.

• Spanish: programa
• Portuguese (BR): programa
• Portuguese (PT): programa
• Chinese (Simplified): 项目 - 节目
• Chinese (Traditional): 項目 - 節目
• Hindi: कार्यक्रम
• Arabic: برنامج
• Bengali: প্রোগ্রাম - অনুষ্ঠান - কার্যক্রম
• Russian: программа
• Japanese: プログラム
• Vietnamese: chương trình
• Korean: 프로그램
• Turkish: program - program (televizyon/radyo için)
• Urdu: پروگرام - منصوبہ (پلان)
• Indonesian: program

Example Sentences

The government announced a new health programme.

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The school started a new science programme this year.

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My favourite TV programme is on Friday nights.

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Have you seen that cooking programme? It's really popular.

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The training programme helps new employees learn faster.

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You'll need to register if you want to join the summer programme.

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