scheduling
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɛdʒuɫɪŋ// UK //ʃˈɛdjuːlɪŋ// sched·ul·ing
n. the process of planning when certain events or tasks will happen. You use this to organize your time or manage a project.
n. the activity of planning and arranging events, tasks, or appointments into a specific timetable. Often refers to the coordination of resources or personnel within an organizational context.
Good scheduling helps us finish our work on time.
The project manager is responsible for the scheduling of all weekly meetings and deadlines.
Efficient scheduling requires a delicate balance between available labor hours and the fluctuating demands of the production cycle to avoid costly downtime.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund-noun; frequently paired with 'conflict' or 'software'.