schedule

Syllabification: (sched·ule)

Pronunciation: /ˈskejo͞ol, -jəl/

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Definition of schedule

noun

1a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times:we have drawn up an engineering schedule
(usually one's schedule) one’s day-to-day plans or timetable:take a moment out of your busy schedule
a timetable:information on airline schedules

2chiefly Law an appendix to a formal document or statute, especially as a list, table, or inventory.

3(with reference to an income tax system) any of the forms (named “A,” “B,” etc.) issued for completion and relating to the various classes into which taxable income is divided.

verb

[with object]

arrange or plan (an event) to take place at a particular time:the release of the single is scheduled for April
make arrangements for (someone or something) to do something: [with object and infinitive]:he is scheduled to be released from prison this spring

Phrases

ahead of (or behind) schedule: earlier (or later) than planned or expected.
on (or according to) schedule: on time; as planned or expected.

Derivatives

schedular

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'scroll, explanatory note, appendix'): from Old French cedule, from late Latin schedula 'slip of paper', diminutive of scheda, from Greek skhedē 'papyrus leaf'. The verb dates from the mid 19th century

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schedule

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verb

Phrases

ahead of (or behind) schedule

on (or according to) schedule

Derivatives

schedular

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