Definition of Scheduler

1. Noun. Computer hardware that arranges jobs to be done by the computer in an appropriate order.

Generic synonyms: Computer Hardware, Hardware
Derivative terms: Schedule

Definition of Scheduler

1. Noun. A person or device that determines a schedule, that determines the order that tasks are to be done. ¹

2. Noun. (computer science) An operating system component responsible for allocating several resources, most commonly the use of processors by different concurrent processes or threads. (defdate from 20th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scheduler

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scheduler

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schedulability
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schedular
schedule
schedule feeding
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scheduled fire
scheduled maintenance
scheduled territories
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scheele's green
scheelin
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scheelium
scheie's syndrome
scheik
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schelium
schellies

Literary usage of Scheduler

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Design and Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Systems by W. Dale Compton (1988)
"In another case, the scheduler may have many options for selecting the ... Simulation would allow the scheduler to contrast alternatives and select the one ..."

2. Quality Determinants Of Mammography: Clinical Practice Guideline by Lawrence W. Bassett, R. Edward Hendrick (2004)
"If the woman is under 50, the scheduler should ask if she is pregnant or nursing. If so, the woman should be scheduled for screening mammography at a later ..."

3. SAS Management Console User's Guide 9.1.2 Revisions: User's Guide by SAS Publishing, SAS Institute (2004)
"Specifying Metadata for an LSF Scheduling Server After installing and starting the Job Scheduler server, you must create a metadata definition in SAS ..."

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