English · Numbers & Time

schedule

/ˈʃɛdjuːl/

[/ˈʃɛdjuːl/]

a plan of times

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A plan listing when activities or events will happen.

Example

My schedule is full this week, but I am free next Monday.

My schedule is full this week, but I am free next Monday.

Etymology

From Latin "scedula," a small slip of paper.

How & Where It’s Used

Means a timetable; note British and American pronunciations differ.

Cultural Note

Americans say "SKED-ule" while the British often say "SHED-ule".

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