schedule

noun sched·ule \ ˈske-(ˌ)jül , -jəl , Canadian also ˈshe- , British usually ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

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Definition of schedule

1 a obsolete : a written document

b : a statement of supplementary details appended to a legal or legislative document

2 : a written or printed list, catalog, or inventory; also : timetable 1

3 : program; especially : a procedural plan that indicates the time and sequence of each operation

finished on schedule

4 : a body of items to be dealt with : agenda

5 often capitalized : a governmental list of drugs all subject to the same legal restrictions and controls —usually used with a Roman numeral I to V indicating decreasing potential for abuse or addiction

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Examples of schedule in a Sentence

I have a hectic schedule this week.
Students are planning their class schedules for next year.
Sorting the mail is part of her daily schedule.
I lost my class schedule.

Recent Examples of schedule from the Web

Here’s the full television, radio and online streaming broadcast schedule for this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

— jonathan tannenwald, Philly.com, "Full World Cup schedule: TV, streaming and radio information for every match," 13 June 2018
On Wednesday, the Colts announced their team and fan training camp schedules at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, the beginning of a 10-year partnership to host camp at the 400-acre facility.

— kyle neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, "Westfield's Grand Park seeks to make Colts 'new bar' for NFL training camps," 13 June 2018
MIdland's home schedule runs through July 11 before postseason games to qualify for the Connie Mack World Series begin.

— scott springer, Cincinnati.com, "Locals hope for another Connie Mack World Series title for Midland Redskins," 13 June 2018
Imagine using it to non-intrusively keep tabs on the sleeping, eating, and moving schedules of an elderly parent, as well as signs of distress.

— matt simon, WIRED, "Forget X-Ray Vision. You Can See Through Walls With Radio," 12 June 2018
Lyft and Uber are also partnering with Phoenix-area agencies to schedule rides for seniors who don't have smart phones.

— rebekah l. sanders, azcentral, "Uber and Lyft are making it harder for Arizona seniors to get around," 12 June 2018
The cost will depend on the number of students and the schedule will be set during initial class with participants.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 12 June 2018
Check the team’s schedule at www.mlb.com/astros and pick a night for a visit to Minute Maid Park.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Your best bets for attractions all around Texas," 12 June 2018
The daily performance schedule has been announced for the 2018 edition of KAABOO Del Mar, along with single-day tickets that go on sale today.

— george varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "KAABOO Del Mar anounces 2018 daily performance lineup and single-day tickets," 12 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of schedule

Middle English, from Medieval Latin scedula slip, page, charter, from Late Latin schedula slip of paper, diminutive of Latin *scheda strip of papyrus, probably back-formation from Latin schedium impromptu speech, from Greek schedion, from neuter of schedios casual; akin to Greek schedon near at hand, echein to seize, have

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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schedule Synonyms

Synonyms

canon, catalog (or catalogue), checklist, list, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roll call, roster, table;

calendar, chronology, timetable;

schedule

verb

Definition of schedule

scheduled; scheduling

transitive verb

1 : to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time

2 a : to place in a schedule

b : to make a schedule of

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scheduler

noun

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Examples of schedule in a Sentence

We scheduled a meeting for next week.
I need to schedule a doctor's appointment.

Recent Examples of schedule from the Web

Filming is scheduled to begin in the fall, with a January 2020 release date.

— bryan alexander, USA TODAY, "Here's Danny! Ewan McGregor to play Jack Nicholson's grown son in 'The Shining' sequel," 13 June 2018
In Windsor Locks, construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2020 to build a new, $65 million platform immediately north of the current Main Street station.

— rebecca lurye, courant.com, "Despite New Commuter Line, Rail Upgrades Lag North Of Hartford," 12 June 2018
The work is scheduled to begin in August and last into November.

— marc daalder, Detroit Free Press, "Telegraph to undergo resurfacing in the fall, closing lanes," 12 June 2018
On June 20, doors will open at 6 p.m. at PNC Music Pavilion, and concert is scheduled to begin at 6:45.

— théoden janes, charlotteobserver, "Willie Nelson reveals new lineup for makeup show, and one of them is a very big deal," 11 June 2018
That wasn’t the case Sunday morning in Naperville as the women’s triathlon, scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. at Centennial Beach, was postponed for at least two hours in order for potentially dangerous weather cells to pass through the area.

— david sharos, Naperville Sun, "Naperville Women's Triathlon cancelled Sunday due to weather concerns," 10 June 2018
The meetings are scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 12.

— vivian salama, WSJ, "Trump Says He’ll Know If North Korean Summit Will Succeed ‘Within the First Minute’," 9 June 2018
Porsche released the name of its first fully electric model, Taycan, with production of the vehicle scheduled to begin next year.

— alex soderstrom, ajc, "Porsche unveils its all-electric Taycan," 9 June 2018
However, a few districts that were scheduled to begin classes on Monday, Aug. 28, but did not start opening until Monday, Sept. 11, will not be eligible for waivers at all campuses.

— jacob carpenter, Houston Chronicle, "TEA issuing Harvey accountability waivers, 4 long-failing HISD schools not eligible," 6 June 2018

First Known Use of schedule

1843

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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SCHEDULE Defined for English Language Learners

schedule

noun

Definition of schedule for English Language Learners

: a plan of things that will be done and the times when they will be done
: a written or printed list of things and the times when they will be done
: a list of the times when buses, trains, airplanes, etc., leave or arrive

schedule

verb

Definition of schedule for English Language Learners

: to plan (something) at a certain time

SCHEDULE Defined for Kids

schedule

noun sched·ule \ ˈske-jül , -jəl \

Definition of schedule for Students

1 : a plan of things that need to be done and the times they will be done

a construction schedule

I have a busy schedule.

2 : a written or printed list of things and the time they will be done

my course schedule

3 : a list of the times set for certain events

a baseball schedule

4 : timetable

the bus schedule

schedule

verb

Definition of schedule for Students

scheduled; scheduling

: to plan at a certain time

My arrival is scheduled for late morning.

Medical Dictionary

schedule

noun sched·ule \ ˈskej-(ˌ)ü(ə)l, ˈskej-əl, Canadian also ˈshej-, British usually ˈshed-(ˌ)yü(ə)l \

medical Definition of schedule

1 : a program or plan that indicates the sequence of each step or procedure

reinforcement schedules used in conditioning experiments

; especially : regimen

antibiotic schedules for treating Lyme disease

2 often capitalized : an official list of drugs that are subject to the same legal controls and restrictions —usually used with a Roman numeral from I to V indicating decreasing potential for abuse or addiction

the Drug Enforcement Administration classifies heroin as a schedule I drug while diazepam is on schedule IV

schedule

transitive verb

medical Definition of schedule

scheduled; scheduling

: to place in a schedule

methadone and phenobarbital are scheduled substances

Law Dictionary

schedule

noun sched·ule \ ˈske-jül esp Brit ˈshe-dyül \

legal Definition of schedule

1 a : a list or statement of supplementary details appended to another document

b : a formal list, table, catalog, or inventory

2 : a plan that indicates the time and sequence of each element

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schedule

transitive verb

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