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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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting. Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024 The shows are being rescheduled to January, with new dates to be announced soon. Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024 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 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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