reschedule — to arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/
Example Sentences
- My dentist had to reschedule my appointment because he accidentally glued his fingers together during a dental procedure.
- Can we reschedule our study session for tomorrow evening?
- The wedding had to be rescheduled three times because the bride kept changing her mind about the dress color.
reschedule
VERB[/ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/]
to arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned
to arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Reschedule is a modern English compound formed from the prefix re- (meaning 'again') combined with schedule, which derives from Latin schedula, meaning 'small sheet of paper' or 'note'. The term emerged in the 20th century to describe the act of rearranging or reorganizing a previously planned timetable or appointment.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + schedule (from Latin schedula, small slip of paper used for writing notes or plans). The prefix re- indicates repetition or reversal of the action, while schedule refers to a planned arrangement of events or times.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dentist had to reschedule my appointment because he accidentally glued his fingers together during a dental procedure.”
“Can we reschedule our study session for tomorrow evening?”
“The wedding had to be rescheduled three times because the bride kept changing her mind about the dress color.”
“Due to the hurricane, all outdoor events have been rescheduled.”
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