counterprogram
counterprogram verb: to schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
Verb
counterprogram (third-person singular simple present counterprograms, present participle counterprogramming or (rare) counterprograming, simple past and past participle counterprogrammed or (rare) counterprogramed)
- To schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
- By extension, to engage in similar competitive posturing or scheduling in any comparable situation.
- The opposing political party is deploying high profile speakers to counterprogram the convention with small rallies at nearby sites.
Forms of counterprogram
| third-person singular present | counterprograms |
|---|---|
| present participle | counterprogramming |
| past participle | counterprogrammed |
| past | counterprogrammed |
| alternative form | counterprogramme |
| present participle (rare) | counterprograming |
| past participle (rare) | counterprogramed |
| past (rare) | counterprogramed |
Origin of counterprogram
From counter- + program.
Questions about counterprogram
- What does counterprogram mean?
- Counterprogram means to schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
- What part of speech is counterprogram?
- Counterprogram is a verb.
- What is the past tense of counterprogram?
- The past tense of counterprogram is counterprogrammed.
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