scheduled
scheduled — adjective
1. arranged to happen on a particular day or at a fixed time, especially as part of
arranged to happen on a particular day or at a fixed time, especially as part of an official plan or programme.
Priya's job interview is scheduled for next Tuesday at ten in the morning.
be scheduled + for + time/date
The school concert is scheduled to begin at seven o'clock.
be scheduled + to-infinitive
Liam has a scheduled meeting with the bank manager every three months.
No scheduled events appear on the calendar for this Sunday afternoon.
- planned
more general; 'scheduled' adds the idea of a fixed time slot
- arranged
less precise about timing; simply means organised beforehand
- timetabled
especially British; strongly tied to a published schedule
- unscheduled
happening without prior arrangement
- unplanned
not decided or arranged beforehand
文法句型
be scheduled + to-infinitive
be scheduled + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice: something is scheduled for a time or is scheduled to happen. Compare with sense 2 below, which only appears before a noun describing transport.
常見錯誤
2. describes a flight, bus, train, or ferry that runs at fixed times every day or w
describes a flight, bus, train, or ferry that runs at fixed times every day or week according to a published timetable, rather than on demand or as a charter.
A scheduled flight from Taipei to Tokyo departs every morning at eight.
scheduled + flight — the most common pairing
Vikram prefers a scheduled bus service because the times never change.
The island is served by a scheduled ferry that runs four times a day.
Our travel company does not offer charter flights, only scheduled airline routes.
- regular
broader; can describe any service that happens at consistent intervals
- timetabled
British English; interchangeable with 'scheduled' for transport
文法句型
scheduled + flight/bus/train/service
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). The opposite is 'charter' (for flights or boats) or 'on-demand' (for buses or trains). Do not use predicatively — ❌ 'This flight is scheduled' is ambiguous and more naturally read as sense 1.
常見錯誤
scheduled — noun
1. a written or printed plan that shows the order and times of planned events, task
a written or printed plan that shows the order and times of planned events, tasks, or activities.
Mei-Lin checked the conference schedule to see when her talk would start.
The construction project is running six months behind schedule because of bad weather.
collocation: behind schedule / ahead of schedule / on schedule
Oliver keeps a busy schedule with classes, football practice, and a part-time job.
Sophie printed a schedule of all the trains leaving the main station before noon.
Layla's flight arrived on schedule despite the heavy snowfall at the airport.
文法句型
a schedule of + noun
on + possessive + schedule
ahead of/behind schedule
用法筆記
This is the core, everyday sense. Common prepositional phrases include 'on schedule' (at the planned time), 'ahead of schedule' (earlier than planned), and 'behind schedule' (later than planned). 'A schedule of' is used to introduce the list of items or events.
常見錯誤
2. a formal list or catalogue of items, such as prices, tasks, or pieces of equipme
a formal list or catalogue of items, such as prices, tasks, or pieces of equipment, arranged in a particular order for reference.
The accountant prepared a schedule of all outstanding invoices for the board meeting.
Kwame checked the price schedule before ordering new office furniture.
price schedule / fee schedule
A detailed schedule of equipment was attached to the rental agreement.
Isabel asked for a schedule of the tasks each team member would complete.
文法句型
a schedule of + noun
用法筆記
More formal than sense 1. Used in business, legal, and administrative contexts to refer to an itemised list. Often found as part of a document or contract rather than a standalone plan.
3. a supplementary document, list, or statement attached to a legal agreement, cont
a supplementary document, list, or statement attached to a legal agreement, contract, or piece of legislation, providing additional details.
The full terms of the payment plan are set out in Schedule A of the contract.
used with capital letter: Schedule + letter/number
Aisha reviewed Schedule 2 of the lease before signing the tenancy agreement.
Mr. Tanaka's lawyer asked him to read the schedules attached to the property deed.
Any changes to the building plans must be added as a new schedule to the original contract.
文法句型
schedule + number/letter
in/under schedule + identifier
用法筆記
Almost always capitalised (Schedule) when referring to a specific section of a document. This sense is primarily British and Commonwealth legal usage; in American legal English, 'exhibit' or 'attachment' is more common. Not interchangeable with sense 1 or sense 2.
常見錯誤
4. a category on an official government list that classifies controlled substances
a category on an official government list that classifies controlled substances according to their accepted medical use, safety, and potential for abuse.
Heroin is classified as a Schedule I drug under United States federal law, meaning it has no accepted medical use.
Schedule I / Schedule II / Schedule III — numbered categories
The hospital board reviewed which painkillers fell under Schedule II restrictions.
Doctors must follow strict rules when prescribing any Schedule III controlled substance.
Dr. Patel explained that moving a drug to a lower schedule can make it easier for patients to access.
- classification
general term for grouping by category; less specific to drug law
- controlled substance category
more explanatory but not an exact synonym
文法句型
Schedule + number/roman numeral
用法筆記
Capitalised and followed by a Roman numeral (Schedule I, II, III, IV, V) in US law, or by a plain number in some other jurisdictions. The lower the number, the stricter the controls. Not to be confused with sense 3 (appended legal document).
常見錯誤
scheduled — verb
1. to plan or decide that an event, task, or meeting will happen at a particular da
to plan or decide that an event, task, or meeting will happen at a particular date or time.
Isabel scheduled the team meeting for Thursday afternoon after the lunch break.
schedule + noun + for + time
Yuna's dentist appointment was scheduled three weeks ago, but she still forgot about it.
passive: be scheduled + time phrase
The hospital scheduled the surgery for early Monday morning before other operations began.
Liam needs to schedule a check-up with his doctor before the end of this month.
Priya scheduled a video call with her team in Tokyo to discuss the new project.
文法句型
schedule + noun/gerund
schedule + noun + for + time
be scheduled + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Often passive when the organiser is less important than the event itself ('The exam was scheduled for May'). The active voice is common in workplace settings ('I'll schedule a follow-up'). Followed by 'for' + time, or by 'to' + infinitive in passive constructions.