docket
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.”
How to use docket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA court schedule or general agenda of business, or a short receipt/label describing an item.
Word forms
docketed past tense, dockets plural, dockets singular
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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.