Timetable: meaning, definitions and examples

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timetable

[ ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl ]

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school

A timetable is a schedule showing when particular events or activities are intended to happen.

Synonyms

agenda, itinerary, schedule

Examples of usage

The school timetable has been changed due to the holiday.
I always check the timetable to know my class schedule for the week.

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transportation

A timetable is a list of the times when buses, trains, or aircraft are expected to leave or arrive.

Synonyms

schedule

Examples of usage

I found the bus timetable online for our trip.
The train timetable is displayed on the station board.

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work

A timetable is a plan of when things will be done or happen.

Synonyms

agenda, plan, schedule

Examples of usage

We need to create a timetable to meet the project deadline.
The manager prepared a timetable for the team's tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "timetable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horário

🇮🇳 समय सारिणी

🇩🇪 Zeitplan

🇮🇩 jadwal

🇺🇦 розклад

🇵🇱 rozkład

🇯🇵 時間割（じかんわり）

🇫🇷 emploi du temps

🇪🇸 horario

🇹🇷 zaman çizelgesi

🇰🇷 시간표

🇸🇦 جدول زمني

🇨🇿 rozvrh

🇸🇰 rozvrh

🇨🇳 时间表

🇸🇮 urnik

🇮🇸 stundatafla

🇰🇿 кесте

🇬🇪 განრიგი

🇦🇿 cədvəl

🇲🇽 horario

Word origin

The word 'timetable' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'time' and 'table'. It was first used in reference to railway schedules and later expanded to encompass schedules in various contexts such as schools, work, and transportation.