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Programme Definition: TV Show & Planned Course of Action (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：TV or radio show (programme)
programme
/ˈprəʊɡræm/
n.
A show on TV or radio, like a series or a documentary.
TV or radio show
➕
/ˌtiː ˈviː ɔːr ˈreɪdiəʊ ʃəʊ/
n.
A broadcast production that is part of a scheduled series, such as a documentary, drama, or talk show.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Greek 'pro-' (before) + 'gramma' (written thing).
💡 Mnemonic
Pro- before + gram written: a pre-written plan, like a TV guide you check in advance.
📖 Example
My favourite programme is a nature documentary that airs every Sunday night before bedtime.
My favourite programme is a nature documentary that airs every Sunday night before bedtime.
🔗 Collocations
TV programme – a television broadcast
radio programme – a broadcast on radio
documentary programme – a factual TV or radio show
🔄 Synonyms
show (n.) – a performance or broadcast for entertainment
broadcast (n.) – a transmission of a programme by radio or television
production (n.) – a created work for TV, radio, or film
🌱 Derivatives
programming (n.) – the process of scheduling or creating programmes
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Greek 'programma' meaning a public written notice. In 19th-century English, it evolved to denote a planned schedule for events, then a broadcast show.
Meaning 2：planned course of action (programme)
programme
/ˈprəʊɡræm/
n.
A set of planned activities or actions with a specific goal.
planned course of action
➕
/plænd kɔːrs əv ˈækʃən/
n.
A set of planned activities or actions with a specific goal, often used in education, business, or government.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The local library has launched a summer reading programme to encourage children to explore new books.
The local library has launched a summer reading programme to encourage children to explore new books.
🔗 Collocations
training programme – a structured series of lessons or activities to develop skills
work programme – a schedule of tasks or projects to be completed
development programme – a plan to improve a person's or organization's capabilities
🔄 Synonyms
plan (n.) – a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
scheme (n.) – a systematic plan for a particular purpose
initiative (n.) – a new plan or action to address a problem or goal
🚫 Antonyms
chaos (n.) – a state of complete disorder and lack of planning
randomness (n.) – the quality of happening without a plan or pattern
🌱 Derivatives
programmatic (adj.) – relating to or following a plan or programme
programmer (n.) – a person who creates or schedules a programme
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