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    • Synonyms schedule American [skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl, shed-yool, shej-ool] / ˈskɛdʒ ul, -ʊl, -u əl, ˈʃɛd yul, ˈʃɛdʒ ul /

    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 British / 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

    "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

    verb

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

    2. to plan to occur at a certain time

    "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 schedule Idioms

    1. see on schedule.

    Related Words

    See list 1.

    Other Word Forms

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

    Etymology

    Origin of schedule

    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

    Example Sentences

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    Six more third-round matches are scheduled for Sunday, with four former world champions - Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Cross - among those hoping to secure spots in the last 16.

    From BBC

    This year, Page opted for 10mm of grass because of the hot weather forecast for what was scheduled to be the closing stages of the Test.

    From BBC

    Congress reconvenes in March, but Milei has scheduled extra sessions as early as Feb. 10 to win approval.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke is scheduled to announce his decision on whether to start regulating groundwater in the area by Jan. 17.

    From Los Angeles Times

    The band is still scheduled for a run of European festivals and headline shows in 2026.

    From Los Angeles Times

    Related Words

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

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