timetable
Americannoun
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timetables
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a schedule showing the times at which railroad trains, airplanes, etc., arrive and depart.
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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.
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British.
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a university or college catalog listing all classes taught during a school semester, along with the time that each class is held, the instructor's name, etc.
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a student's class schedule or course of study during a school semester.
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noun
verb
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(tr) to include in or arrange according to a timetable
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(intr) to draw up a timetable
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Etymology
Origin of timetable
Explanation
A timetable is a list or chart of the exact times buses, trains, or other modes of transportation are scheduled to arrive and depart. If you travel around Europe, you'll need a train timetable. In the U.K., a class schedule is sometimes called a timetable, while in North America it usually refers to a transportation schedule. You can find most timetables online, or you can carry one with you when you're in an unfamiliar city. Timetables tend to change over time, as new routes are added or exact departure times are adjusted.
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Scientists refer to this extended developmental timetable as neoteny, and it is thought to play an important role in the emergence of advanced human cognitive abilities.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
High school students regularly use their smartphones to check timetable changes, room assignments and other school information.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Although no timetable has been set for the final decision, the operator says a relatively quick decision could see the Jackdaw field producing gas by the winter.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
There is no timetable for NFL analyst Tony Romo’s return to CBS Sports, the division’s president, David Berson, said Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The intricate German war plan called for the deployment of a million troops transported by 11,000 trains according to a precise timetable.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
While uncertainty lingers over improvements and timetables at LAX, the county’s second-busiest airport is on the brink of big changes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
They rarely include arguments, have limited briefings and have expedited timetables, and justices infrequently provide explanation of how they voted or to cite legal precedent.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Hundreds of schools across England and Wales closed or changed timetables amid a rare red warning for extreme heat.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
It says people should check timetables in advance, and employers should be flexible.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
I scan through the mail and timetables in front of me.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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