sched·ule
ˈske-(ˌ)jül 
-jəl,
Canadian also ˈshe-,
British usually ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül
1
: program
especially
: a procedural plan that indicates the time and sequence of each operation
finished on schedule
2
: a written or printed list, catalog, or inventory
also
: timetable sense 1
3
: a body of items to be dealt with : agenda
4
a
: a statement of supplementary details appended to a legal or legislative document
b
obsolete
: a written document
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
scheduled; scheduling
1
: to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time
2
a
: to place in a schedule
b
: to make a schedule of
scheduler
noun
Synonyms
Examples of schedule in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
We scheduled a meeting for next week.
I need to schedule a doctor's appointment.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
Citing company officials, the Korea Economic Daily (KED) reports that top brass in Samsung’s manufacturing and sales divisions have to work on either Saturday or Sunday following their usual five-day schedule, with some starting as early as this week.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Han's work also suggests the effects of work schedules on a person's well-being — both good and bad — can accumulate over time.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
By Thursday afternoon, that schedule seemed unlikely.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Event schedule The Detroit Sports Spectacular will be June 7-9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Changes to flight schedules resulted in more capacity and higher profit margins for early and late flights, United president Brett Hart said.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
After a three-hour discussion, the Nampa school board Tuesday night voted 3-2 to move forward with the new schedule, despite concerns over how the move would impact families who rely on schools for food, child care and resources five days a week.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
Republicans involved in the planning of the convention say that the concerns are overstated, that fund-raising is ahead of schedule and that bookings are actively being worked out between groups and venues.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
In Israel, the country’s war cabinet is scheduled to meet Tuesday, reportedly to discuss the latest round of talks.
—Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Certified is now live across Europe, with the U.S. rollout scheduled for later in the second quarter (early summer).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Coachella said on social media Tuesday that the popular indie-rock band would play the festival’s first weekend, which is scheduled to run Friday through Sunday at Indio’s Empire Polo Club before repeating April 19-21.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Press attending the show can book a media briefing or schedule a virtual briefing before the show by contacting press@ateliere.com.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. More than 30 school-specific convocations are scheduled throughout graduation week.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
The next event scheduled in the case is an April 23 hearing.
—The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024
But a few months before the Ebony Beach Club was scheduled to open, the city seized the building and the surrounding land.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
What’s next on KC Royals’ schedule The Royals continue their weekend series against the Orioles.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
Citing company officials, the Korea Economic Daily (KED) reports that top brass in Samsung’s manufacturing and sales divisions have to work on either Saturday or Sunday following their usual five-day schedule, with some starting as early as this week.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Han's work also suggests the effects of work schedules on a person's well-being — both good and bad — can accumulate over time.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
By Thursday afternoon, that schedule seemed unlikely.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Event schedule The Detroit Sports Spectacular will be June 7-9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Changes to flight schedules resulted in more capacity and higher profit margins for early and late flights, United president Brett Hart said.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
After a three-hour discussion, the Nampa school board Tuesday night voted 3-2 to move forward with the new schedule, despite concerns over how the move would impact families who rely on schools for food, child care and resources five days a week.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
Republicans involved in the planning of the convention say that the concerns are overstated, that fund-raising is ahead of schedule and that bookings are actively being worked out between groups and venues.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Verb
Another man, David Hosier, is scheduled for execution June 11 for killing a Jefferson City woman in 2009.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
In Israel, the country’s war cabinet is scheduled to meet Tuesday, reportedly to discuss the latest round of talks.
—Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Certified is now live across Europe, with the U.S. rollout scheduled for later in the second quarter (early summer).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Coachella said on social media Tuesday that the popular indie-rock band would play the festival’s first weekend, which is scheduled to run Friday through Sunday at Indio’s Empire Polo Club before repeating April 19-21.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Press attending the show can book a media briefing or schedule a virtual briefing before the show by contacting press@ateliere.com.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. More than 30 school-specific convocations are scheduled throughout graduation week.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
The next event scheduled in the case is an April 23 hearing.
—The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024
But a few months before the Ebony Beach Club was scheduled to open, the city seized the building and the surrounding land.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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schedule
1 of 2 noun
sched·ule
ˈskej-ü(ə)l
-əl,
Canadian also ˈshej-,
British usually ˈshed-yü(ə)l
1
a
: a written or printed list or catalog
a schedule of social events
b
: timetable
a plane schedule
a schedule for completion of the school
2
: program entry 1 sense 3, agenda
my schedule for tomorrow
schedule
2 of 2 verb
scheduled; scheduling
1
: to place in a schedule
schedule a meeting
2
: to make a schedule of
scheduled my income and debts
Legal Definition
schedule
noun
sched·ule
ˈske-jül esp Brit ˈshe-dyül
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
schedule
transitive verb
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