timetable

[tahym-tey-buhl]

noun

1. a schedule showing the times at which railroad trains, airplanes, etc., arrive and depart.

2. any schedule or plan designating the times at or within which certain things occur or are scheduled to occur.

   a timetable of coming musical events; a timetable of space research.

3. British.

   1. a university or college catalog listing all classes taught during a school semester, along with the time times that each class is held, the instructor's name, etc.

   2. a student's class schedule or course of study during a school semester.

timetable

/ ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl /

noun

1. a list or table of events arranged according to the time when they take place; schedule

verb

1. (tr) to include in or arrange according to a timetable

2. (intr) to draw up a timetable

Word History and Origins

Origin of timetable¹

First recorded in 1830–40; time + table

Example Sentences

Contacted by AFP, TotalEnergies confirmed the suspension of proceedings and said Wednesday's hearing would "only serve to set a new timetable".

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"Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary."

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The original timetable for his return was two to four weeks.

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The number of sides will become three after the WRU decided to cut one of the men's professional teams, though no realistic timetable or strategy has been outlined about how and when that will occur.

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It would be wise to moderate our expectations—or at least adjust the timetable—for the AI revolution.

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Related Words

• agenda 
• calendar 
• itinerary 
• plan 
• program