— schedular , adj. — scheduler , n.
/skej"oohl, -ool, -ooh euhl/ ; Brit. /shed"yoohl, shej"oohl/ , n. , v. , scheduled, scheduling .
n.
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. Obs. a written paper.
v.t.
6. to make a schedule of or enter in a schedule.
7. to plan for a certain date: to schedule publication for June.
[ 1350-1400; schedula, equiv. to L sched ( a ) leaf of paper + -ula -ULE; r. ME cedule, sedule ]
Syn. 4. table, register. See list 1 . 6. register, list, enroll, tabulate.