Scheduled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scheduled

 

[ ˈskɛdʒuːld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

planned

Arranged or planned for a certain time or date. Something that is scheduled is officially planned to happen at a particular time.

Synonyms

arranged, planned, programmed.

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Word Description / Examples
scheduled

This is used when something has been officially set for a particular time.

  • The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM.
  • Her surgery was scheduled two weeks ago.
planned

This is used to indicate something that has been thought out in advance, often involving preparation.

  • We have planned a trip to the mountains.
  • The project was carefully planned over several months.
arranged

This is used when someone has organized or set up a plan or event.

  • We have arranged a party for this Friday.
  • The furniture was arranged in a very practical way.
programmed

This is used when referring to setting something up to happen automatically or in a specific order, often dealing with technology or events.

  • The TV is programmed to turn off automatically.
  • The event was programmed to start at 7 PM.

Examples of usage

  • The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
  • Our flight was scheduled to depart at 3 pm.
Context #2 | Verb

appoint

To arrange or plan (an event) at a particular time or date. To program (something) for a particular date or time.

Synonyms

appoint, arrange, plan.

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Word Description / Examples
scheduled

Used when referring to an event that has been officially set for a specific time and date.

  • The meeting is scheduled for 2 PM on Thursday.
  • The flights are scheduled to depart at 10 AM.
arrange

Used when organizing details or coordinating aspects of an event or plan.

  • We need to arrange transportation for the guests.
  • She will arrange a meeting between the two departments.
plan

Used when outlining steps or intentions for a future action or event, often involving multiple tasks or objectives.

  • Let's plan our summer vacation.
  • They plan to launch the new product in the fall.
appoint

Used when designating someone to a particular position or role, often in a formal or official manner.

  • The board decided to appoint her as the new CEO.
  • They will appoint a new committee chair next month.

Examples of usage

  • They scheduled a conference for next month.
  • The maintenance work is scheduled for next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "scheduled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 programado

🇮🇳 अनुसूचित

🇩🇪 geplant

🇮🇩 dijadwalkan

🇺🇦 запланований

🇵🇱 zaprogramowany

🇯🇵 予定された (yotei sareta)

🇫🇷 prévu

🇪🇸 programado

🇹🇷 planlanmış

🇰🇷 예정된 (yejeongdoen)

🇸🇦 مجدول (majduwal)

🇨🇿 naplánovaný

🇸🇰 naplánovaný

🇨🇳 预定的 (yùdìng de)

🇸🇮 načrtovan

🇮🇸 áætlaður

🇰🇿 жоспарланған

🇬🇪 გეგმიური (gegmiyuri)

🇦🇿 planlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 programado

Etymology

The word 'scheduled' originated from the Latin word 'schedulatus', which means 'planned'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of scheduling events and activities has been important in human history to ensure efficiency and organization in various aspects of life.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,783, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.