noun
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scheduling
Scheduling (noun) means the process of arranging events, tasks, or resources to happen at particular times. Example: “Scheduling for the conference took weeks of back-and-forth emails.”
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The process of arranging events, tasks, or resources to happen at particular times.
"Scheduling for the conference took weeks of back-and-forth emails."
"The app handles scheduling for all the delivery drivers."
"Careful scheduling meant every patient was seen within the hour."
How to use scheduling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorking out when things will happen and putting that plan in place.
Common pairings
scheduling conflict
scheduling software
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- schedulings
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What does “scheduling” mean?
The word “scheduling” means the process of arranging events, tasks, or resources to happen at particular times. In plain terms, working out when things will happen and putting that plan in place.
How do you use “scheduling” in a sentence?
Here is “scheduling” used in a sentence: “Scheduling for the conference took weeks of back-and-forth emails.”
What part of speech is “scheduling”?
“Scheduling” is a noun.
Is “scheduling” a common word?
“Scheduling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "scheduling" and "planning"?
"Scheduling" specifically involves arranging events, tasks, or resources to happen at particular times, focusing on timing and sequence. "Planning" is broader, covering the overall strategy and steps needed to achieve a goal, of which scheduling is often just one part.
What kinds of things can "scheduling" apply to?
"Scheduling" can apply to a wide range of things, including meetings, appointments, deliveries, employee shifts, or computing tasks, since the core idea is assigning a specific time to any event or resource. The word is used across personal, business, and technical contexts.
Is "scheduling" used in technology as well as everyday life?
Yes, "scheduling" is used in computing to describe how a system arranges tasks or processes to run at specific times or in a specific order, alongside its everyday use for arranging meetings and appointments. Both uses share the same core meaning of assigning a time or order to tasks.
