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Rescheduling Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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rescheduling

[riหหˆสƒษ›djuหlษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

appointment

To reorganize or rearrange an appointment or event for a later time or date.

Synonyms

postpone, rearrange, replan.

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Word Description / Examples
rearrange

Used when changing the order or position of something, often in a physical or scheduling sense.

  • I need to rearrange my schedule to fit in the new meeting.
  • Can you rearrange the furniture in the living room?
replan

Used when creating a new or revised plan, typically because the original plan was not feasible.

  • We need to replan our strategy to meet the new deadline.
  • After the unexpected issue, we had to replan the entire project.
postpone

This word is used when delaying an event, meeting, or task to a later specified or unspecified time. It often has a formal or more serious tone.

  • The concert has been postponed due to bad weather.
  • We will have to postpone the project until we get further funding.

Examples of usage

  • I need to reschedule my dentist appointment for next week.
  • The meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday afternoon.

Translations

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Origin of 'rescheduling'

The word 'reschedule' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning again or back, and 'schedule' referring to a plan or timetable. The concept of rescheduling has become increasingly common in modern times due to the busy and dynamic nature of schedules and appointments.

See also: reschedule, rescheduled, scheduled, scheduler, scheduling.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,078, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.