Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Programme \Pro"gramme\, n. [L. programma a public proclamation,
   manifesto, Gr. ?, fr. ? to write before or in public; ?
   before, forth + ? 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.

   {Programme music} (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music
      which requires an argument or programme to explain the
      meaning of its several movements.

Source : WordNet®

programme
     n 1: an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a
          theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the
          players without a program" [syn: {program}]
     2: an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted
        to a new program at the university" [syn: {course of study},
         {program}, {curriculum}, {syllabus}]
     3: a radio or television show; "did you see his program last
        night?" [syn: {broadcast}, {program}]
     4: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a
        computer can interpret and execute; "the program required
        several hundred lines of code" [syn: {program}, {computer
        program}, {computer programme}]
     5: a system of projects or services intended to meet a public
        need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works";
        "working mothers rely on the day care program" [syn: {program}]
     6: a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be
        accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they
        discussed plans for a new bond issue" [syn: {plan}, {program}]
     7: a performance (or series of performances) at a public
        presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
        [syn: {program}]

programme
     v 1: write a computer program [syn: {program}]
     2: arrange a program of or for; "program the 80th birthday
        party" [syn: {program}]