timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes
2
a
: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence
time-table transitive verb

Examples of timetable in a Sentence

checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand
Recent Examples on the Web This history highlights the limitations of applying abstract, Western norms and timetables to concrete historical events. Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024 But getting patients in for appointments on a truncated six-week timetable could pose issues. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024 The small reconnaissance vehicle’s history started when the U.S. Army asked for bids from American automakers manufacturers with a very short timetable. David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 Stocks have hit record highs on the prospect of lower rates, but have stumbled when the rate cut timetable is pushed out. USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2024 Everyone's labor goes on its own timetable but stalling for over 2 hours (or 3 hours with an epidural) is considered abnormal. Parents Editors, Parents, 4 Mar. 2024 Days follow an equally intransigent timetable: 6:15 a.m. Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024 Young said there’s no timetable yet for when Season 4 might premiere on broadcast and streaming. Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024 There is no set timetable for when the justices will decide on the case, though the court typically releases decisions throughout the summer ahead of its next session, which begins in October. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of timetable was in 1838

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“Timetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timetable. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

timetable

noun
time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table telling when a plane, bus, or train leaves or arrives
2
: a list showing the order in which something is planned to be done

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