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What's the main difference between "curriculum" and "schedule"? Which is more commonly used?

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Rebecca

A "curriculum" is a course of study for a class at a school or university: the topics being studied, the assignments, tests, projects, etc. A "schedule" is a list or timetable of tasks that need to be completed. This could include the time and/or day something needs to be done, how the task should be done, etc. "Schedule" is more common to use because of its versatility. A "curriculum" is only really used in an academic setting. Ex: The biology curriculum is quite extensive. Ex: Our travel schedule is pretty tight. We shouldn't add anything to it.

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