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Definition of reschedule

reschedule

/ˌriːˈskɛdʒ.uːl/
re · sched · ule
Adjective:rescheduled
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Past Simple:rescheduled
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Past Participle:rescheduled
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Present Participle:rescheduling
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reschedule Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To change the planned date or time of an event, appointment, or activity.

Example

"Because of the severe weather forecast, the organizers decided to reschedule the outdoor concert for next Saturday."

2

To revise the terms of a financial loan or debt, typically by extending the period of repayment (in finance and economics).

Example

"The central bank agreed to reschedule the country's sovereign debt to prevent an immediate default."

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• Rhymes for reschedule

• Nearby Words

resave
rescale
rescan
reschedule
rescind
rescore
rescramble

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century by combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'schedule', which derives via Old French and Late Latin 'schedula' (a small slip of paper) from Ancient Greek 'skhede' (a sheet of papyrus).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reschedule. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reschedule
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