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schedule

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈskɛdʒuɫ// UK //ʃˈɛdjuːl// sched·ule Academic Archaic Formal General-service

n. a plan that lists the times when things will happen. You use it to organize your work, travel, or daily life.

n. a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. Often used to refer to a timetable or a formal list of tasks.


SIMPLE

I have a very busy schedule this week.

CONTEXTUAL

The construction crew is working overtime to ensure the project stays on schedule despite the rain.

COMPLEX

Adhering to a strict medication schedule is vital for patients recovering from surgery to manage pain levels and prevent potential infections.

Synonyms
Origin

Inherited from Middle English cedule, from Middle French cedule (whence French cédule), from Old French cedule, from Late Latin schedula (“papyrus strip”), diminutive of Latin scheda, from Ancient Greek σχέδη (skhédē, “papyrus leaf”), from Proto-Hellenic skʰíďďō, from Proto-Indo-European skid-yé-ti, from *skeyd- (“to divide, split”). Doublet of cedula and cedule. This word was historically pronounced /ˈsɛdjuːl/, /ˈsɛdʒuːl/; the pronunciations with /ʃ/ and /sk/ are due to the spelling (the latter may have been reinforced by learned influence); compare schism.

Usage

Commonly used with the prepositions 'on' (on schedule) or 'behind' (behind schedule).

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