noun
docket
DOK-iht
Docket (noun) means a schedule or list of cases to be heard in court, or more broadly, an agenda of matters to be dealt with. Example: “The judge's docket was full for the entire week.”
noun
1
A schedule or list of cases to be heard in court, or more broadly, an agenda of matters to be dealt with.
"The judge's docket was full for the entire week."
"We have three items on today's docket before the meeting ends."
2
A short label or ticket listing the contents or details of something, such as a receipt.
"Keep the docket in case you need to return the item."
verb
1
To summarize a document or enter it onto an official list.
"The clerk docketed the case for the following Monday."
How to use docket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA court schedule or general agenda of business, or a short receipt/label describing an item.
Common pairings
court docket
on the docket
a crowded docket
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Word forms
- Plural
- dockets
- Third person singular
- dockets
- Past tense
- docketed
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — likely a diminutive related to "dock" in the sense of a brief written label or summary.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for docket
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What does “docket” mean?
The word “docket” means a schedule or list of cases to be heard in court, or more broadly, an agenda of matters to be dealt with. In plain terms, a court schedule or general agenda of business, or a short receipt/label describing an item.
How do you pronounce “docket”?
“Docket” is pronounced DOK-iht (/ˈdɑ.kɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “docket” in a sentence?
Here is “docket” used in a sentence: “The judge's docket was full for the entire week.”
What part of speech is “docket”?
Depending on how it is used, “docket” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “docket” have?
“Docket” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a schedule or list of cases to be heard in court, or more broadly, an agenda of matters to be dealt with.
