Prō'grămme, n.

(prō'gram), n. [Lat., Gr. πρόγραμμα, from προγράφειν, to write before or in public, from πρό, before, forth, and γράφειν, to write; It. programma, Sp. programa, Fr. programme.] That which is written beforehand, as a public notice or advertisement; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment.