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

Northern said it was still dealing with problems sparked by a timetable change in 2018 that persists in putting together timetables and "challenges facing colleagues".

From BBC

It was Trump, however, who had set the U.S. departure from Afghanistan in motion, setting a timetable that left his successor in office with a narrow range of options.

From Los Angeles Times

The Scottish government said that it needed time to consider views and a new timetable would be worked out in the new year.

From BBC

If Labour reach the 2.5% target, he said he’d welcome it, “but it’s got to be real money with a timetable”.

From BBC

“Whereas in some bus stops there isn't even the basic timetable, let alone the live arrival updates.”

From BBC

Related Words

• agenda
• calendar
• itinerary
• plan
• program