What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sked
Example
Hey, what's the sked for tonight? [sked: noun]
Example
Can you sked a meeting for next week? [sked: verb]
schedule
Example
I have a busy schedule this week. [schedule: noun]
Example
Let's schedule a meeting for next Monday. [schedule: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Schedule is more commonly used than sked in everyday language, especially in formal contexts. Sked is a less common and informal term, mainly used in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sked and schedule?
Sked is an informal and casual term, while schedule is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.