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".