schedule

noun
UK: /ˈʃedjuːl/
US: /ˈskedʒuːl/

  1. A plan that shows when things will happen or when activities will be done.

    1. The schedule shows our trip will be next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to the schedule, the meeting should conclude around 5 PM. [ ] [ ]

  2. A list of planned activities or things to be done showing the times or dates when they are intended to happen or be done.

    1. I have a busy schedule this week with many meetings. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project schedule was very detailed and included every task. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

plan timetable program agenda arrange organize
schedule verb

  1. To plan an activity for a particular time.

    1. Let's schedule a meeting for next Tuesday. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to schedule a maintenance check on the equipment soon. [ ] [ ]

  2. To arrange for something to take place at a particular time.

    1. They scheduled the event for the following month to ensure maximum attendance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor scheduled my next appointment to discuss the results of the tests. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "schedule" in English means: A plan that shows when things will happen or when activities will be done., A list of planned activities or things to be done showing the times or dates when they are intended to happen or be done..

The phonetic transcription of "schedule" is /ˈʃedjuːl/ in British English and /ˈskedʒuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "schedule": plan, timetable, program, agenda, arrange, organize.

Example usage of "schedule": "The schedule shows our trip will be next week.". More examples on the page.