Synonyms for

Schedule

Verb / ˈskedʒʊl / / ˈskedʒu:l / Another word for schedule — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A plan of events or appointments.

Synonyms & similar words

agenda docket agenda timetable program itinerary plan list roster calendar timeline scheme chart table outline inventory directory register record roll catalogue menu

Synonyms by register

Formal

timetable agenda program calendar

Informal

plan list rundown game plan

Literary

chronology sequence

Antonyms

disrupt disorganize randomize unplanned spontaneous chaotic haphazard

Common collocations

  • create a schedule
  • follow a schedule
  • stick to a schedule
  • daily schedule
  • work schedule
  • class schedule
  • meeting schedule
  • project schedule

Word family

noun schedule
verb schedule

Usage note

While 'schedule' is pronounced differently in American English (sked-yool) and British English (shed-yool), the spelling remains the same. It refers to a plan of times for events or activities.

Example sentences

  1. My schedule today includes a doctor's appointment and a meeting with my boss.
  2. I need to check my schedule before making plans for the weekend.
  3. The school has a strict schedule for classes and breaks.
  4. The train's schedule is posted on the station wall.
  5. We need to stick to the schedule to finish the project on time.

Quotes

  • A schedule defends from chaos and whim.
  • A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.
  • Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.

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