schedule

[ skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl; British 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: register, table

5. Obsolete. a written paper.

verb (used with object)

, sched·uled, sched·ul·ing.

1. to make a schedule of or enter in a schedule.

   Synonyms: tabulate, enroll, list, register

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. on schedule
   at the expected or planned time

verb

1. to make a schedule of or place in a schedule
2. to plan to occur at a certain time

Derived Forms

• ˈschedular, adjective

Other Words From

• schedu·lar adjective
• schedul·er noun
• pre·schedule verb (used with object) prescheduled prescheduling
• sub·schedule noun
• un·scheduled adjective
• well-scheduled adjective

Word 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

Word 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

Idioms and Phrases

see on schedule .

Synonym Study

See list ¹.

Example Sentences

The acquisition of the Long Beach race, the second-longest-running race on the IndyCar schedule, complements another major change the series is making in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

"Children who would normally keep with a fairly regular schedule of going out and coming back home might suddenly be out a lot later and not saying where they are or who they are with," she said.

From BBC

Rory McIlroy is planning to retain key DP World Tour events as part of his schedule next year while reducing his PGA Tour commitments after an intense 2024.

From BBC

But any House vacancies – such as ones created by Stefanik and Waltz’s departures – require special elections that can take months to schedule.

From BBC

Newbury Park at San Clemente: It’s another opportunity for the Panthers to prove they belong in an upper division despite a weak regular-season schedule.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agenda
• calendar
• chart
• itinerary
• lineup
• list
• program
• record
• roster
• timetable