schedule — a plan that lists events or tasks and their times
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a plan that lists events or tasks and their times
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskedʒul/
Example Sentences
- My cat has a strict nap schedule - 2 PM to 6 PM daily!
- I need to schedule my study time for the college entrance exam.
- The train arrived exactly on schedule, which shocked everyone.
schedule
NOUN[/ˈskedʒul/]
a plan that lists events or tasks and their times
An office worker creates a detailed schedule for upcoming meetings and tasks
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin schedula, meaning 'a small piece of paper or note.' Through Medieval Latin, it evolved to denote a written list or plan, eventually acquiring its modern sense of an organized timetable or set of planned activities.
Breakdown
schedula (Latin: small sheet of paper) → schedule (a written plan or timetable). The suffix -ule (diminutive) in schedula reflects the original sense of a small, portable written document.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has a strict nap schedule - 2 PM to 6 PM daily!”
“I need to schedule my study time for the college entrance exam.”
“The train arrived exactly on schedule, which shocked everyone.”
“My smartphone automatically schedules my daily activities.”
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