Schedule

/ˈskɛdʒuːl/ (US), /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ (UK) noun

Definition

A schedule is a plan that shows when events or tasks will happen.

Etymology

From Old French “cedule” meaning “list” or “slip of paper,” from Latin “schedula,” a diminutive of “scheda” meaning “leaf” or “sheet of paper.” It moved from meaning a small written list to an organized plan of times.

Kelly Says

The US and UK not only pronounce “schedule” differently, they also sometimes treat time differently—think of trains, meetings, and punctuality stereotypes. The word reminds you that time is something cultures organize in their own ways.

Translations

ESEspañol
horario
PTPortuguês
cronograma
ZH中文
日程
ARالعربية
جدول
FRFrançais
emploi du temps
SWKiswahili
ratiba
HIहिन्दी
अनुसूची
JA日本語
スケジュール

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.