Difference between Program and Programme

What is the difference between Program and Programme?

Program as a noun is a set of structured activities. while Programme as a noun is a planned sequence of events.

Program

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enter a program or other instructions into a computer (or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task. To put together the schedule of an event.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A set of structured activities. A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity. A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television. A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task. A particular mindset or method of doing things.

Example sentence: I think the brain is essentially a computer and consciousness is like a computer program. It will cease to run when the computer is turned off. Theoretically, it could be re-created on a neural network, but that would be very difficult, as it would require all one's memories.

Programme

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A planned sequence of events.A sheet or booklet that lists a schedule of events.A presentation that is broadcast on radio or television.

Example sentence: I thought The Office was good, though I didn't think of it as a sitcom, just as a very good programme.

We hope you now know whether to use Program or Programme in your sentence.

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