The term "scheduling conflict" refers to a situation where two or more events, appointments, meetings, or engagements are scheduled at the same time and cannot be attended by an individual due to their overlap. This can occur in personal life as well as professional settings, causing inconvenience, frustration, and sometimes even missed opportunities. Scheduling conflicts may arise from unforeseen circumstances such as illnesses or emergencies, or they could result from poor planning or oversight on the part of individuals or organizations involved. In order to resolve scheduling conflicts, compromises must often be made, with one event being prioritized over another, or alternative arrangements may need to be put in place.