schedule

[skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl, shed-yool, shej-ool]

noun

1. a plan of procedure, usually written, for a proposed objective, especially with reference to the sequence of and time allotted for each item or operation necessary to its completion.

   The schedule allows three weeks for this stage.

2. a series of things to be done or of events to occur at or during a particular time or period.

   He always has a full schedule.

3. a timetable.

4. a written or printed statement of details, often in classified or tabular form, especially one forming an appendix or explanatory addition to another document.

   Synonyms: register, table

5. Obsolete.,  a written paper.

verb (used with object)

scheduled, scheduling 

1. to make a schedule of or enter in a schedule.

   Synonyms: tabulate, enroll, list, register

2. to plan for a certain date.

   to schedule publication for June.

schedule

/ ˈʃɛdjuːl, ˈskɛdʒʊəl /

noun

1. a plan of procedure for a project, allotting the work to be done and the time for it

2. a list of items

   a schedule of fixed prices

3. a list of times, esp of arrivals and departures; timetable

4. a list of tasks to be performed, esp within a set period

5. law a list or inventory, usually supplementary to a contract, will, etc

6. at the expected or planned time

verb

1. to make a schedule of or place in a schedule

2. to plan to occur at a certain time

Other Word Forms

• schedular adjective
• scheduler noun
• preschedule verb (used with object)
• subschedule noun
• unscheduled adjective
• well-scheduled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of schedule¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Late Latin schedula, equivalent to Latin sched(a) “leaf of paper” + -ula noun suffix ( -ule ); replacing Middle English cedule, sedule, from Middle French, from Late Latin, as above

Word History and Origins

Origin of schedule¹

C14: earlier cedule, sedule via Old French from Late Latin schedula small piece of paper, from Latin scheda sheet of paper

Idioms and Phrases

see on schedule.

Synonym Study

See list ¹.

Example Sentences

Local officials say generators struggle to run for long durations and frequently break down, meaning many of the pumps have been operating on a limited schedule.

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They vet new clubs to make sure they are legitimate supporters, and Ciccone makes sure not to schedule teams to play at the same time their 'real' clubs are in action.

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England will travel to Brisbane on Wednesday and are not scheduled to train until Monday.

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It described the industry as "near-monopolistic", and said both civil and defence programmes are prone to "large cost overruns and schedule delays".

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"The reading carries heightened importance following the postponement of October's personal consumption expenditures report, originally scheduled for 26 November, which removes a key datapoint from policymakers' assessment framework," wrote IG market analyst Fabien Yip.

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Related Words

• agenda 
• calendar 
• chart 
• itinerary 
• lineup 
• list 
• program 
• record 
• roster 
• timetable