Schedule: meaning, definitions and examples

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schedule

 

[ ˈʃɛdjuːl ]

Context #1 | Noun

time management

A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.

Synonyms

agenda, itinerary, timetable

Examples of usage

  • I have a busy schedule next week.
  • The schedule for the conference has been finalized.
  • She carefully planned her schedule to maximize productivity.
Context #2 | Verb

planning

To arrange or plan an event or activity to occur at a particular time.

Synonyms

arrange, organize, plan

Examples of usage

  • We need to schedule a meeting for next Monday.
  • The doctor's office scheduled my appointment for 3 p.m.

Translations

Translations of the word "schedule" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horário

🇮🇳 अनुसूची

🇩🇪 Zeitplan

🇮🇩 jadwal

🇺🇦 розклад

🇵🇱 harmonogram

🇯🇵 スケジュール

🇫🇷 horaire

🇪🇸 horario

🇹🇷 program

🇰🇷 일정

🇸🇦 جدول

🇨🇿 rozvrh

🇸🇰 rozvrh

🇨🇳 时间表

🇸🇮 urnik

🇮🇸 áætlun

🇰🇿 кесте

🇬🇪 განრიგი

🇦🇿 cədvəl

🇲🇽 horario

Word origin

The word 'schedule' originated from the Late Latin word 'scedula', meaning a slip of paper. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the meaning expanded to refer to a plan or timetable for events or activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,411, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.