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schedule

[skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl, shed-yool, shej-ool]

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: ,
  5. Obsolete.a written paper.



verb (used with object)

scheduled, scheduling 
  1. to make a schedule of or enter in a schedule.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. to plan for a certain date.

    to schedule publication for June.

schedule

/ 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
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • schedular adjective
  • scheduler noun
  • preschedule verb (used with object)
  • subschedule noun
  • unscheduled adjective
  • well-scheduled adjective
  • ˈܱ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of schedule1

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
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of schedule1

C14: earlier cedule, sedule via Old French from Late Latin schedula small piece of paper, from Latin scheda sheet of paper
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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The repairs were completed ahead of schedule, in just over three weeks, defying the expectations of naval experts.

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His next hearing is scheduled for June 27.

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Mr Boelter is scheduled to return to court for his next hearing 27 June.

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In general, routine review of vaccine schedules are a good thing, and prior reviews have concluded that the current recommended shots are safe and effective, Maldonado said.

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His widow, Kate Craig, who also worked at Jonathan Cape, said the publication of Boy was "on a very tight publication schedule".

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