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scheduling

/ˈskedʒuːlɪŋ/
noun★Intermediate
general

the act of arranging events, tasks, or appointments in a specific order or timeframe

Effective scheduling ensures that deadlines are met.

Good planning helps complete tasks on time.

💡

Common in business, education, and personal time management.

Collocations

scheduling softwarea tool for organizing tasksscheduling conflicta clash in planned timesscheduling algorithma method for organizing tasks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

double bookingphrase
scheduling two events at the same time

💡Pro Tip

Use tools

Scheduling software can help manage time efficiently.

⚡Gold Rule

Prioritize

Always schedule the most important tasks first.

📖Word Origin

From 'schedule' (late 16th century) + '-ing' (gerund suffix). 'Schedule' comes from Latin 'schedula' (a small piece of paper).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in professional and academic settings to describe time management.

Word Breakdown

schedule
a plan of things to do
root
+
-ing
ongoing action
suffix
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