Schedule — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Schedule
Schedule (noun)
- program; especially, a procedural plan that indicates the time and sequence of each operation
- a written or printed list, catalog, or inventory; also, timetable
- a body of items to be dealt with, agenda
Schedule (verb)
- to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time
- to place in a schedule
- to make a schedule of
Schedule (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to put (someone or something) on a list
"I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow"
Schedule (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
"the schedule of events for the conference"
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a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
"a schedule of arrivals and departures"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Schedule
The most common words with a similar meaning to Schedule:
Near Antonyms of Schedule
Word Forms of Schedule
Inflections: scheduled, scheduling
Derived words: scheduler (noun)
Origin & 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
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Schedule
- CEFR level: B1 English Vocabulary — Page 13
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 12
- Topics: Work & Jobs, Time & Dates
Words & Phrases Containing Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions about Schedule
What does "Schedule" mean?
"Schedule" means program; especially, a procedural plan that indicates the time and sequence of each operation. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: program; especially, a procedural plan that indicates the time and sequence of each operation. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Schedule"?
Other words for "Schedule" include catalog, enroll, enter, index, inscribe, list, put down and record. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Schedule" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Schedule"?
There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Schedule". Common alternatives include catalog, enroll, enter, index, inscribe, list, put down, record, register and slate.
How do you use "Schedule" in a sentence?
Examples of "Schedule" in a sentence: "I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow"; "the schedule of events for the conference"; "a schedule of arrivals and departures".
Is "Schedule" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Schedule" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Schedule" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B1-level word, "Schedule" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Schedule"?
"Schedule" is pronounced /ˈske-(ˌ)jül/ and divided into syllables as sched·ule.
What is the origin of the word "Schedule"?
"Schedule" comes from 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. First known use: 14th century.