schedule

The word “schedule” means a plan that lists when a set of tasks or events will happen. In plain terms, a plan of when things will happen, or to set that plan up.

“Schedule” is pronounced SHEHD-zhool (/ˈskɛd͡ʒ.ʊl/ in IPA).

Here is “schedule” used in a sentence: “The train schedule shows departures every twenty minutes.”

Depending on how it is used, “schedule” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “schedule” comes from Late Latin. From Old French cedule, from Late Latin schedula ("strip of paper"), from Greek skhedē ("papyrus leaf"). The modern "sk"-like pronunciation in American English came later, influenced by the spelling.

“Schedule” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Schedule” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plan that lists when a set of tasks or events will happen.

The two overlap. A timetable is a fixed grid showing set times, like train departures or school lessons. A schedule is a broader plan listing when tasks or events will happen, which may or may not be tied to exact clock times. In American English, schedule often covers both.

There are two accepted pronunciations. British speakers usually say "SHED-yool," while American speakers say "SKED-yool." Both refer to the same thing, a plan of when things will happen, and neither is wrong; the difference is simply regional and a matter of accent.

A schedule lays out when tasks or events will occur, often across days or weeks. An agenda is the list of items to be covered in a single meeting or session. A schedule answers "when," while an agenda answers "what will we discuss." The two are often used together.

Common kinds include work or shift schedules, class timetables, project schedules with deadlines, train and bus schedules, and personal daily planners. Each lists when a set of tasks or events is meant to happen, whether for one person, a team, or a whole service.