B2 noun ニュートラル

schedule

/ˈskɛdʒuːl/

A plan that lists events, tasks, or appointments along with the specific times they are intended to happen. It serves as a structural guide to help individuals or organizations manage their time and resources effectively.

例文

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1

I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.

I have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.

2

The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.

The group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.

3

My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.

I am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.

語族

名詞
schedule
Verb
schedule
形容詞
scheduled
関連
scheduler
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Sketch'. A schedule is like a 'sketch' of your day—it outlines what you will do before you actually do it.

クイックテスト

The construction crew worked late every night to ensure the bridge was finished ______ schedule.

正解!

正解は: on

例文

1

I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.

everyday

I have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.

2

The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.

formal

The group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.

3

My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.

informal

I am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.

4

The course schedule outlines all the lecture topics and assignment deadlines for the semester.

academic

The academic plan lists every class subject and the dates when homework is due.

5

We are currently running two weeks behind schedule on the software development project.

business

We are finishing the work later than the date we originally planned for the project.

語族

名詞
schedule
Verb
schedule
形容詞
scheduled
関連
scheduler

よく使う組み合わせ

busy schedule a calendar filled with many tasks and appointments
ahead of schedule completing something earlier than the planned time
behind schedule running late or completing tasks after the deadline
tight schedule a plan with very little free time between events
flexible schedule a plan that allows for changes or adjustments in time

よく使うフレーズ

on schedule

happening at the time that was originally planned

to stick to a schedule

to follow a plan exactly as it was created

work schedule

the specific hours or days an employee is expected to be at work

よく混同される語

schedule vs agenda

An agenda is a list of items to be discussed in a specific meeting, while a schedule is a broader timeline of events or tasks.

schedule vs timetable

In UK English, timetable is used for transport and schools; in US English, schedule is used for almost everything including those contexts.

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使い方のコツ

The word can be used as both a noun and a verb. In North American English, it is usually pronounced with a 'sk' sound (/ˈskɛdʒuːl/), while in British English, a 'sh' sound is more traditional (/ˈʃɛdjuːl/).

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the preposition 'in' when they should use 'on' (e.g., saying 'in schedule' instead of the correct 'on schedule').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Sketch'. A schedule is like a 'sketch' of your day—it outlines what you will do before you actually do it.

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語源

Derived from the Late Latin 'schedula', meaning a small slip of paper or a leaf of parchment.

文法パターン

Countable noun: takes plural form 'schedules'. Commonly follows prepositions 'on', 'ahead of', or 'behind'. Verb form is often used in the passive voice (e.g., 'The meeting is scheduled for...').
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文化的な背景

In many Western business cultures, punctuality and adhering strictly to a schedule are seen as signs of professionalism and respect.

クイックテスト

The construction crew worked late every night to ensure the bridge was finished ______ schedule.

正解!

正解は: on

関連フレーズ

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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