scheduling

The act or process of arranging events, tasks, or appointments in a timetable; the method used in computing to allocate processor time; the planning of broadcasting programmes.

ruПроцесс составления временного распорядка, распределения ресурсов или планирования эфирной сетки.esProceso de planificar y organizar tiempos, recursos o actividades, incluyendo la elaboración de horarios, la asignación de tareas o la programación de contenidos en medios de comunicación.frProcessus de planification ou d'organisation d'activités, de ressources ou de tâches dans le temps, incluant l'établissement d'un calendrier, la répartition de créneaux ou la programmation de contenus (comme une grille de programmes).deDer Prozess der zeitlichen Einteilung, der Planung von Abläufen oder der Verteilung von Ressourcen, insbesondere auch die Erstellung eines Sendeplans oder Programmschemas.ptProcesso de estabelecer um cronograma, distribuindo tarefas, recursos ou eventos ao longo do tempo; também se refere à programação da grade de uma emissora.zh安排时间表、分配资源或规划节目播出时段的过程。arعملية وضع جدول زمني أو ترتيب للمهام والمواعيد، وتوزيع الموارد والوقت لتحقيق أهداف معينة، ويشمل تنظيم بث البرامج الإذاعية أو التلفزيونية.

1. The process of arranging events according to a timetable. B2 formal

   The act of planning the times at which certain activities, tasks, or appointments are to occur, often with the aim of organising resources efficiently and avoiding conflicts.

   • Effective planning of meetings is essential for a productive work week.
   • The project suffered due to poor time allocation for deliveries.
   • Her job involves arranging all staff shifts into a coherent rota.
   • With careful advance planning, we managed to complete every task on time.
   • The conference timetable was adjusted to accommodate the keynote speaker.

   ruПроцесс составления временного распорядка событий.esprogramación de horariosfrplanificationdePlanung und Festlegung von TerminenptProcesso de organização de horários de eventos.zh安排时间表的过程arعملية ترتيب الأحداث وفق جدول زمني.

   Синонимы: planningprogramming

2. The management of task execution order in a computing environment. B2 formal IT

   In operating systems and concurrent programming, the method by which a scheduler assigns system resources, particularly processor time, to processes, threads, or data flows according to a specific algorithm to ensure efficient and fair multitasking.

   • The operating system handles CPU time allocation using a round‑robin algorithm.
   • Real‑time task management is critical for embedded systems such as medical devices.
   • Job order management in a batch environment maximises throughput.
   • The development team implemented a priority‑based resource assignment mechanism.
   • Poor disk access ordering can lead to significant latency in data retrieval.

   ruУправление очередностью выполнения задач в вычислительной среде.esPlanificación de procesosfrOrdonnancementdeZeitplanung von AufgabenptEscalonamento de tarefaszh计算环境中的任务执行顺序管理arإدارة ترتيب تنفيذ المهام في بيئة حاسوبية.

3. The planning of television or radio programme times. B2 formal

   The strategic arrangement of broadcast content across available time slots in order to maximise audience ratings, attract advertisers, and maintain a coherent channel identity.

   • The network’s prime‑time lineup arrangement is crucial for its viewership numbers.
   • Children’s shows usually occupy the morning hours in the broadcast timetable.
   • She works in the department responsible for programme slot planning and acquisition.
   • A last‑minute change in the broadcast order caused the series to lose viewers.
   • The channel uses sophisticated software for automated advertising slot assignment.

   ruПланирование времени выхода теле- или радиопрограмм.esprogramación de parrillafrgrille des programmesdePlanung der Sendetermine von Fernseh- oder RadioprogrammenptProgramação de TV e rádiozh节目编排arتخطيط أوقات بث البرامج التلفزيونية والإذاعية

   Синонимы: programming

• schedulings plural form
• schedulings' possessive plural form
• scheduling's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or planning an event, task, or activity to take place at a particular time.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по организации или планированию события, задачи или мероприятия на определённое время.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de organizar, fijar o planificar un evento, tarea o actividad en un momento determinado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'organiser ou de planifier un événement, une tâche ou une activité à un moment précis.deVerb, das angibt, dass man ein Ereignis, eine Aufgabe oder einen Termin für eine bestimmte Zeit organisiert oder festlegt.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de organizar ou planejar um evento, tarefa ou compromisso para um horário determinado. Também pode significar marcar ou agendar algo previamente.zh动词，指为事件、任务或活动安排或计划特定的时间。也可指将某事列入时间表或日程。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تنظيم أو تخطيط حدث أو مهمة أو نشاط وتحديد وقت معيّن له.

1. Plan or arrange B1 formal

   To plan or arrange for something to happen at a particular time.

   • The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM tomorrow.
   • She scheduled a doctor's appointment for next week.
   • We need to schedule the project deadlines carefully.

   ruЗапланироватьesprogramar, planificarfrPlanifier ou organiser dans le tempsdePlanenptAgendarzh安排arيُجدول

   Синонимы: arrangebookfixorganizeplanprogramslottimetimetable

2. Set a timetable B1 formal

   To include something in a timetable or program.

   • The train is scheduled to depart at 8:30 AM.
   • They scheduled the conference for three days.
   • The flight was scheduled to arrive at noon.

   ruНазначитьesProgramar (fijar en un horario)frprogrammer, planifierdeAnsetzenptAgendarzh安排arحدد الموعد

   Синонимы: arrangebookline upplanprogramslottimetable

• scheduled past participle
• scheduled past simple
• scheduling present participle
• schedules third person singular