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sched⋅ule

  [skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl; Brit. shed-yool, shej-ool] noun, verb, -uled, -ul⋅ing.
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–noun
1. a plan of procedure, usually written, for a proposed objective, esp. with reference to the sequence of and time allotted for each item or operation necessary to its completion: The schedule allows three weeks for this stage.
2. a series of things to be done or of events to occur at or during a particular time or period: He always has a full schedule.
3. a timetable.
4. a written or printed statement of details, often in classified or tabular form, esp. one forming an appendix or explanatory addition to another document.
5. Obsolete. a written paper.
–verb (used with object)
6. to make a schedule of or enter in a schedule.
7. to plan for a certain date: to schedule publication for June.
Origin:
1350–1400; < LL schedula, equiv. to L sched(a) leaf of paper + -ula -ule; r. ME cedule, sedule < MF < LL, as above

Related forms:
sched⋅u⋅lar, adjective
sched⋅ul⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
4. table, register. See list 1 . 6. register, list, enroll, tabulate.
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sched·ule   (skěj'ōōl, -ōō-əl, skěj'əl)   
n.  
  1. A list of times of departures and arrivals; a timetable: a bus schedule; a schedule of guided tours.
  2. A plan for performing work or achieving an objective, specifying the order and allotted time for each part: finished the project on schedule.
  3. A printed or written list of items in tabular form: a schedule of postal rates.
    1. A program of events or appointments expected in a given time: Can you fit me into your schedule Tuesday afternoon?
    2. A student's program of classes.
    3. A federally regulated list of controlled substances, ranked in classes by potential for abuse.
    4. One of the ranks or classes in such a list.
  5. A supplemental statement of details appended to a document.
    1. A federally regulated list of controlled substances, ranked in classes by potential for abuse.
    2. One of the ranks or classes in such a list.
tr.v.   sched·uled, sched·ul·ing, sched·ules
  1. To enter on a schedule: calculate and schedule each tax deduction on the proper form.
  2. To make up a schedule for: I haven't scheduled the coming week yet.
  3. To plan or appoint for a certain time or date: scheduled a trip in June; was scheduled to arrive Monday.
  4. To list or rank (a controlled substance) in a schedule.

[Middle English sedule, slip of parchment or paper, note, from Old French cedule, from Late Latin schedula, diminutive of scheda, variant of Latin scida, papyrus strip, from Greek skhida, skhedē; perhaps akin to skhizein, to split; see schizo-.]
sched'u·lar adj., sched'u·ler n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: sched·uled
Function: adjective
: insured or effective in accordance with a schedule listing particular property, injuries, or services covered <scheduled personal property> <scheduled coverage>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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