scripted

A scripted event or situation has been planned out beforehand, like a scene from a movie. Think of it as a carefully thought-out plan.

You might hear this word when watching TV or reading about a politician's actions. When an interview with a celebrity feels awkward and rehearsed, people might say that the conversation was scripted. It means that the questions were prepared in advance and the answers are not spontaneous. This can happen on TV shows, too - actors following a written dialogue to get through a scene. Even politicians have been accused of delivering scripted speeches to the public, where every word has been carefully chosen beforehand.

The word "scripted" is also used when talking about something that's pre-planned or rehearsed, like an event at school or a company meeting. In this case, it means that everyone knows what will happen and what their role is, so they can just follow the plan.