programs

nounagenda, list
nounscheme, plan
nounperformance in medium
verbplan out; supply instructions

Word Origin & History

1630s, "public notice," from Late Latin programma "proclamation, edict," from Greek programma "a written public notice," from stem of prographein "to write publicly," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + graphein "to write" (see -graphy).

General sense of "a definite plan or scheme" is recorded from 1837. Meaning "list of pieces at a concert, playbill" first recorded 1805 and retains the original sense. That of "objects or events suggested by music" is from 1854. Sense of "broadcasting presentation" is from 1923. Computer sense (noun and verb) is from 1945. Spelling programme, established in Britain, is from French in modern use and began to be used early 19c., originally especially in the "playbill" sense. Program music attested from 1877.

Example Sentences forprograms

Second, we will continue our programs for world economic recovery.

In turn, they can be encoded in programs designed to negotiate with other programs.

Programs are conceived to enable the understanding of language.

All these broadcasting stations have certain hours for their programs.

As programs shifted, Scotty reached up and turned off the set.

The producer didn't seem to go in for odd characters as other programs did.

In programs of such scope and duration, the problems of interpretation are great.

To the day of his death he was an influential factor in all its plans and programs.

But the time has come when the obligation to the scholar should resume its due place—in our programs, as well as in our practice.

These programs may be filled beforehand or they may be filled at the dance.