tidsinställda

Tidsinställda is a Swedish adjective describing something that has been configured to occur at a specified time. The term is commonly used in information technology, communications, media, and logistics to indicate that an action, event, or content will be triggered automatically at a preselected time rather than immediately. In practice, tidsinställda elements are configured via a scheduling mechanism, such as a calendar, a timer, or software scheduling features, and are executed by a clock or time service.

Common examples include tidsinställda meddelanden (messages scheduled to be sent later), tidsinställda inlägg (posts scheduled for publication on social media), tidsinställda leveranser (deliveries planned for a specific time), and tidsinställda påminnelser (reminders set to trigger at a chosen moment). The concept is synonymous with scheduling or timed automation and is a core aspect of productivity and communications tools.

Etymology: The compound is formed from tid (time) and ställa (to set/place), with the participle suffix -d forming tidsinställd, and the plural form tidsinställda. The trait describes the state of having been configured rather than produced at the moment of consideration.

Related terms: schemaläggning (scheduling), tidsspecifik (time-specific), tidsstyrd (time-controlled). Opposing notions include realtids (real-time) or omedelbart (immediate). In practice, implementing tidsinställda behavior requires reliable timekeeping and often time zone handling.