schedule

[ skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl; British 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. on schedule
   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

Derived Forms

• ˈschedular, adjective

Other Words From

• schedu·lar adjective
• schedul·er noun
• pre·schedule verb (used with object) prescheduled prescheduling
• sub·schedule noun
• un·scheduled adjective
• well-scheduled 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

The criminal trial is currently scheduled to begin in May 2025.

From BBC

Morrison said he was supposed to take three exams Tuesday — religion, acting and scenic design — and he could not take them Wednesday as he was scheduled to fly home to Texas for the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times

The RMT union said that walkouts have been scheduled for 22, 23 and 29 December for the London to Scotland service after rejecting the train company's proposals for "rest day working arrangements".

From BBC

Murdoch and Lachlan only notified the other Murdoch children— James, Elisabeth and Prudence — of the proposal just days before the trust’s representatives were scheduled to vote.

From Salon

He agreed to forfeit almost $220,000 in illegal proceeds as part of his plea agreement and is scheduled for his sentencing hearing in February.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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