scheduling US
ˈʃɛdjuːlɪŋ
See also: timetabling (UK)
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Definition of scheduling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
planningUSarrangement of events or tasks in timeUS
  • The scheduling of the conference took two weeks..
planning timetabling
2.
resource managementTECH.USallocation of resources or personnelTECH.US
  • Scheduling workers for the project required careful consideration..
organizing planning timetabling

Adjective

1.
planningTECH.related to planning events or tasksTECH.
  • The scheduling software helps organize our daily tasks.
organizing planning
2.
arrangementTECH.USinvolving the arrangement of times or datesTECH.US
  • We need a scheduling meeting to finalize the dates.
organizing planning
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Expressions with scheduling

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very difficult situation to organize
The project turned into a scheduling nightmare with so many changes.
planning the timing of media programs for airing
Broadcast scheduling ensures the show airs at prime time.
planning of factory work order, timing, and resources to meet demand
Improved production scheduling helped the factory reduce overtime and delays.
set of rules a computer uses to decide task order and timing
The operating system uses a scheduling algorithm to share the processor fairly.

Origin of scheduling

Old English, scead (shade) + hweorfan (to turn)

Terms with scheduling included in their meaning

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planning
personal organizer for scheduling appointments
earlyadj.
scheduling
near the beginning of a span, or sooner than normal
scheduling
use time in a particular way
scheduling
scheduled date for payment or task completion
scheduling
before long, but not right away
scheduling tool
book or software to schedule appointments
scheduling
arrange a future meeting time with a person offering a service
scheduling
happen at the same time as something else

Examples of scheduling in a sentence

  • Scheduling conflicts can cause delays.
  • Effective scheduling can save time and money.
  • Scheduling conflicts can delay the project.
  • The scheduling calendar is fully booked.
  • A scheduling conflict caused the delay.
  • The scheduling software is very efficient.

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  1. French:planification, de planification, ...
  2. German:Zeitplanung, Planungs-, ...
  3. Italian:pianificazione, di programmazione, ...
  4. Spanish:programación, de programación, ...
  5. Portuguese:agendamento, de agendamento, ...
  6. Chinese:时间表, 计划的, ...
  7. Japanese:スケジューリング, 計画の, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدْوَلَة, جَدْوَلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּזְמוּן, תִּזְמוּנִי, ...
  10. Russian:планирование, планировочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:планування, планувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यक्रम निर्धारण, शेड्यूलिंग, ...
schedule
ˈskɛdʒuːl

Definition of schedule - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
timetableUSlist of times for arrivals and departuresUS
  • Check the train schedule for departure times.
agenda program timetable
2.
planningplan showing times for events or tasks
  • The meeting is on the schedule for 3 PM.
agenda timetable

Verb

tr.
1.
planningplan an activity for a specific time
  • We need to schedule the meeting for next week.
arrange organize plan
2.
allocate timeassign a time for an event or activity
  • The conference is scheduled to start at 10 AM..
arrange organize plan
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completed before the planned time
The project was finished ahead of schedule.
manage time strictly and efficiently
She runs a tight schedule to ensure every task is completed on time.
later than planned or expected
The project is behind schedule due to unforeseen issues.
timetable with many activities or tasks
She has a busy schedule filled with meetings and appointments.
make time available by canceling other plans
She cleared the schedule to attend the event.
list of planned flights with their departure and arrival times
Check the flight schedule to see when the next plane leaves.

Origin of schedule

Greek, skhedon (near) + Latin, schedula (small slip of paper)

Examples of schedule in a sentence

  • Our flight schedule was disrupted by the storm.
  • Check the schedule for your flight details.
  • The schedule was packed with back-to-back meetings.
  • The report had a schedule of amendments.
  • The lease agreement came with a schedule of maintenance tasks.
  • The software's schedule optimizes processing time.

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  1. French:horaire, planifier, ...
  2. German:Fahrplan, anberaumen, ...
  3. Italian:orario, fissare, ...
  4. Spanish:horario, programar, ...
  5. Portuguese:horário, agendar, ...
  6. Chinese:时刻表, 安排, ...
  7. Japanese:時刻表, 予定する, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدْوَل المَواعِيد, جَدْوَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוּחַ זְמַנִּים, לִקְבּוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:расписание, запланировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розклад, планувати, ...
  12. Hindi:समय सारणी, निर्धारित करना, ...
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