program

Definition

A set of structured activities; a plan of action.

Etymology

From French programme, from Late Latin programma (“a proclamation, edict”), from Ancient Greek πρόγραμμα (prógramma, “a written public notice, an edict”), from προγράφω (prográphō, “I set forth as a public notice”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + γράφω (gráphō, “I write”). Doublet of programma.

Example Sentences

• "get with the program"
• "Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."
• "The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play."