schedule

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

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

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

The Silicon Valley company has fallen behind schedule in building its first mass-market car, missing several goals including a milestone of making 2,500 vehicles a week by the end of March.

— tim higgins, WSJ, "Tesla Halts Model 3 Production Again," 16 Apr. 2018
Passenger Mercedes Weller told The Enquirer the flight ran two hours behind schedule.

— Cincinnati.com, "Allegiant Air under fire after '60 Minutes' safety report. 'They put all of us in jeopardy' CVG passenger says.," 16 Apr. 2018
Almost immediately, the project fell behind schedule and went over budget.

— lauren etter, Bloomberg.com, "America’s Virtual Border Wall Is a 1,954-Mile-Long Money Pit," 9 Apr. 2018
In theory, the trials could go to one site or the other if the Mt. SAC renovation gets tied up in court and falls too far behind schedule.

— ken goe, OregonLive.com, "Might the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials return to Hayward Field after all? Oregon track & field rundown," 9 Apr. 2018
Maintenance and construction work on campuses fall billions of dollars behind schedule, and capital funding has withered.

— dawn rhodes, chicagotribune.com, "Growing brain drain: University of Alabama's gain in drawing Illinois students is a loss for Illinois schools," 6 Apr. 2018
After March’s unusually late cold snap and a little rain, San Diego area gardens seem to be a couple of weeks behind schedule.

— nan sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "April in the garden," 5 Apr. 2018
Last summer, strawberry season was behind schedule locally.

— steve annear, BostonGlobe.com, "Noticed a lack of strawberries at your local grocer? Don’t fret: They’ll be back," 4 Apr. 2018
The construction of the bridge was behind schedule and over budget, partly because of a key change in the design and placement of one of its support towers north to the edge of a canal, documents have shown.

— orlando sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Survivor of Miami bridge collapse haunted by flashbacks, anxiety attacks," 3 Apr. 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

Mark scheduled an appointment with his internist and then was referred to Bethesda North Hospital.

— trihealth, Cincinnati.com, "Cancer-free and making music after robotic surgery," 30 Oct. 2017
The protest is scheduled to begin in the heart of Hollywood — at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland, in front of the famed Chinese Theater.

— katie van syckle, The Cut, "Fox News Reporter Lauren Sivan Will Lead an Anti–Sexual Harassment Protest in Hollywood," 28 Oct. 2017
This fall, health and dental clinics are scheduled to open on the ground floor of Vaux (with a separate entrance from the school), along with financial counseling and a human services agent.

— malcolm burnley, Smithsonian, "This Philly Transformation Plan Rethinks the Neighborhood School," 27 Oct. 2017
That meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

— Essence.com, "Colin Kaepernick Will Be Invited To Meeting Between NFL Players And Owners," 26 Oct. 2017
The film, distributed by Music Box Films and directed by Israeli filmmakers and brothers Alon and Shaul Schwarz, is scheduled to open at press time at O Cinema Miami Beach, Movies of Delray and Living Room Theaters in Boca Raton.

— sergio carmona, Jewish Journal, "Moving documentary 'Aida's Secrets' opening in South Florida," 19 Oct. 2017
The House Natural Resources Committee scheduled a hearing for Oct. 24 to discuss additional steps to help Puerto Rico recover from financial and humanitarian crises following hurricanes Irma and Maria.

— billy house, Bloomberg.com, "More Puerto Rico Help to Be Considered Next Week by House Panel," 18 Oct. 2017
The San Diego City Council is scheduled to hold a hearing on Oct. 23.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Rancho Bernardo Planning Board to discuss vacation rentals again," 18 Oct. 2017
The latter ended in a mistrial this past June, and its re-trial is scheduled for next April.

— kenzie bryant, vanityfair.com, "Bill Cosby’s Lawyers Take Victory Lap After Court Declines to Revive Defamation Suit," 19 Oct. 2017

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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