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

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Example Sentences

Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni is ongoing, with a trial scheduled to start in March.

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These all run on a separate cost schedule than primary medical benefits and are offered in a number of different ways.

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The prince is also scheduled to give a speech at COP30, the UN's annual climate meeting.

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Multiple Wall Street commentators pointed toward an event for analysts AMD has scheduled on Tuesday as a factor that could help AMD shares to move higher.

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Stephen Stanley, chief U.S. economist at Santander, said he thought the current schedule of coupon issue sizes could hold through most of 2026.

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Related Words

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