From Middle English sedule and cedule, from Old French cedule and Late Latin schedula, meaning a slip of paper. The spelling later followed Latin, while the timetable sense grew in railway use in the 19th century.
From Middle English sedule and cedule, from Old French cedule and Late Latin schedula, meaning a slip of paper. The spelling later followed Latin, while the timetable sense grew in railway use in the 19th century.
What does schedule mean?
Schedule usually means a plan showing when things happen, but it can also mean a formal list or appendix.
How is schedule used as a verb?
As a verb, schedule means to arrange a time for something, as in They scheduled the meeting for Monday.
What does on schedule mean?
On schedule means happening at the planned time, neither early nor late.
Is schedule the same as timetable?
Schedule and timetable often overlap, but timetable is especially common for transport and school times in British English.
What is a legal schedule?
A legal schedule is a list, table, or appendix attached to a document, law, contract, or classification system.
How is schedule pronounced?
In American English schedule is commonly /ˈskedʒuːl/, while British English often uses /ˈʃedjuːl/.