almanac vs calendar

almanac

noun
  • A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information. 

  • A handbook, typically published annually, containing information on a particular subject 

  • A GPS signal consisting of coarse orbit and status information for each satellite in the constellation. 

calendar

noun
  • A means to determine the date consisting of a document containing dates and other temporal information. 

  • An orderly list or enumeration of persons, things, or events; a schedule. 

  • Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. 

  • An appointment book (US), appointment diary (UK) 

  • A list of planned events. 

verb
  • To set a date for a proceeding in court, usually done by a judge at a calendar call. 

  • To enter or write in a calendar; to register. 

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