schedule
noun
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.
scheduling
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present participleof schedule.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Was she even telling me the truth about her scheduling snafu?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"Substantive progress was made, including movement on scheduling additional trilateral talks," US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on X.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Politico surveyed 70 GOP candidates and members and found that most of them weren’t going because they had convenient scheduling conflicts.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Afterwards Williams described the scheduling as "not ideal" and said it "wasn't great" for either her or Kenin in terms of conditioning.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
When I say run a company, I mean keeping track of inventory, staying in touch with customers, recruiting, project management, product development, scheduling, budgeting, and human resources.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
