past and past participle
Set an event or activity for a particular time.
The clinic scheduled my appointment for Monday.
The flight was scheduled for 3 p.m.
American English
How to pronounce scheduled
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
SKEHjuld
/ˈskɛ.ʤʊld̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of schedule
Set an event or activity for a particular time.
What to listen for
In natural connected speech, the middle vowel in “scheduled” may become very short or disappear, so you may hear /ˈskɛ.ʤl̩d̚/.
Meanings & examples
participial adjective
Planned to happen at a particular time.
The scheduled meeting starts at nine.
Her scheduled surgery is next month.
Useful expressions
earlier than planned
The project finished ahead of schedule.
later or slower than planned
The train is behind schedule.
happening as planned or at the planned time
The repairs are on schedule.
Related words & forms
The final e is dropped before -ing: scheduling.