reschedule

verb

re·​sched·​ule (ˌ)rē-ˈske-(ˌ)jül How to pronounce reschedule (audio)
-jəl,
 Canadian also  -ˈshe-,
 British usually  -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül
rescheduled; rescheduling; reschedules

transitive verb

: to schedule or plan again according to a different timetable
especially : to defer required payment of (a debt or loan)

Examples of reschedule in a Sentence

She called to reschedule her appointment. The meeting was rescheduled for Tuesday. He rescheduled his college loans.
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An association of accountants is urging the federal tax agency to update its guidance for cannabis businesses in light of the potential for rescheduling. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Since the storm, Hurley said, the group has been helping patients consider their options for rescheduling care. Ariel Wittenberg, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024 At press time, the show has not indicated when the auditions will be rescheduled. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024 Trump’s event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reschedule 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reschedule was in 1878

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“Reschedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reschedule. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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