Scheduler
(noun)
- A person or device that coordinates and manages a schedule or schedule of events.
- A software component or application that assigns tasks or resources to be performed at specified times or in a specific order.
Origin:
The word 'scheduler' comes from the old french word 'schedule', which means 'table or list'. it was first used in english in the 17th century.
Examples:
- The scheduler was responsible for organizing and maintaining the company's weekly work schedule.
- She used a scheduler app to keep track of all her appointments, meetings, and deadlines.
- The flight scheduler made sure that the planes arrived and departed on time and that the crew was properly scheduled.
- The production scheduler had to allocate resources and prioritize tasks to meet the tight deadline.
- The job scheduler ran a set of tasks at predefined times to maintain the stability and performance of the system.