(n) a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need, Syn. programme, Example:he proposed an elaborate program of public works; working mothers rely on the day care program
(n) an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event, Syn. programme, Example:you can't tell the players without a program
(n) (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute, Syn. programme, computer program, computer programme, Example:the program required several hundred lines of code
‖n.; pl.Programmata [ L. See Programme. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Gr. Antiq.) Any law, which, after it had passed the Athenian senate, was fixed on a tablet for public inspection previously to its being proposed to the general assembly of the people. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An edict published for public information; an official bulletin; a public proclamation. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. See Programme. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A preface. [ Obs. ] T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. programma a public proclamation, manifesto, Gr. pro`gramma, fr. progra`fein to write before or in public; pro` before, forth + gra`fein 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music which requires an argument or programme to explain the meaning of its several movements. [ 1913 Webster ]