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schedule Definition

sched·ule (ske′jo̵ol, -əl; Brit & often Cdn s̸hej′o̵ol, s̸hed′yo̵ol)

noun

  1. Obsolete a paper with writing on it
  2. a list, catalog, or inventory of details, often as an explanatory supplement to a will, bill of sale, deed, tax form, etc.
  3. ☆ a list of times of recurring events, projected operations, arriving and departing trains, etc.; timetable
  4. ☆ a timed plan for a procedure or project

Etymology: altered (infl. by LL) < ME sedule < OFr cedule < LL schedula, dim. of L scheda, a strip of papyrus < Gr schidē, splinter of wood, split piece < schizein, to split: see schizo-

transitive verb -·uled, -·ul·ing

  1. to place or include in a schedule
  2. to make a schedule of
  3. ☆ to plan for a certain time

schedule Synonyms

schedule

n.

  1. List

    catalogue, inventory, registry; see list, record 1.

  2. Program

    agenda, order of business, calendar; see plan 2, program 2.

on schedule

on time, not lagging behind, being pushed along; see punctual.

schedule Synonyms

schedule

v.

record, register, catalogue; see list 1, program 1.

schedule Usage Examples

Object

  • monument: Ideally it should be addressed by a refinement in the definition of a scheduled monument to embrace evidence of anthropogenic significance.
  • flight: Worldwide, the number of scheduled flights is fairly stable, with a 1 % growth recorded year on year.
  • departure: There are 136 scheduled departures from Slough Bus Stn on the day and full details are incorporated in the timetable booklet.
  • airline: We offer total flexibility, flying with scheduled airlines plus great discounts when you book online.

Converse of object

  • agree: The missing file was a public document which was listed on an agreed schedule of important LDC records to be preserved.

Adjective modifier

  • hectic: Weekends together, their lifeline, fall prey to their hectic schedules.
  • busy: I keep a busy schedule trying to fit them in.
  • tight: You're both aware of the tight schedule we're on.
  • packed: The Petition was presented during a packed schedule of activities.
  • semi-structured: A semi-structured interview schedule was utilized to facilitate the group discussion.

Noun used with modifier

  • repayment: Contact your local office where staff where you can arrange a suitable repayment schedule to take account of your personal circumstances.
  • immunization: Q Could you please send me an immunization schedule for Derbyshire?
  • retention: A retention schedule tells us: How long records are needed.
  • operating: The training will include the rules set out in this operating schedule.
  • rehearsal: Please note you will require Adobe Acrobat to read the rehearsal schedule and constitution.

Infinitive complement

  • commence: The meeting is scheduled to commence at 17.00 hrs and conclude at 18.00hrs.
  • depart: The Slattery's Travel charter to Japan was scheduled to depart at lunchtime.
  • begin: The first phase begins in May 2006 with the second scheduled to begin in May 2007.
  • appear: He is scheduled to appear on CNN during the weekend.

Preposition: for

  • completion: These case studies will now inform the preparation of the ' green PFI ' guidance itself which is scheduled for completion by March 2001.
schedule Quotes

There can't be any crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

—Kissinger, HenryAlfred