double-booking
|dou/ble-book/ing|
B2
/ˈdʌbəl ˈbʊkɪŋ/
(double-book)
schedule conflict
Etymology
Etymology Information
'double-booking' originates from the combination of 'double' and 'booking', where 'double' meant 'twice' and 'booking' referred to 'reserving'.
Historical Evolution
'double-booking' evolved from the practice of 'booking' in the hospitality industry, where 'double' was added to indicate a repeated action.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reserving twice', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'scheduling conflicts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of scheduling two events or appointments at the same time, often leading to a conflict.
The hotel apologized for the double-booking of the room.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 14:25