What does "scheduling" mean?

1. (the process of planning) the act of deciding when events or tasks should happen. 2. (a specific plan) a specific time or arrangement for an event. 3. (computing) the way a computer decides which task to work on first.

How do you use "scheduling"?

Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general skill or system. Uncountable in this technical context.

scheduling

US //ˈskɛdʒuɫɪŋ// UK //ʃˈɛdjuːlɪŋ// sched·ul·ing

1 the process of planning (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of deciding when events or tasks should happen.

the systematic process of arranging events, tasks, or operations to occur at specific times for maximum efficiency.

Example

Good scheduling is the secret to finishing a big project on time.

Example

Efficient scheduling in the manufacturing sector ensures that raw materials arrive exactly when the production line is ready for them.

Usage

Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general skill or system.
2 a specific plan (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

a specific time or arrangement for an event.

a specific instance or assignment of an event to a particular time slot.

Example

We need to check the scheduling for the conference rooms before we book the meeting.

Example

The manager requested a review of the current schedulings to identify any overlaps in the staff holiday calendar.

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3 computing (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical Computing

the way a computer decides which task to work on first.

the method by which a system or operating system assigns resources to complete various tasks.

Example

The computer's scheduling makes sure that your music keeps playing while you browse the web.

Example

Advanced scheduling algorithms are essential for maintaining system stability when a server handles thousands of simultaneous requests.

Usage

Uncountable in this technical context.
- task management
- allocation