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 The company, which has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz, demonstrated confidence in its timetable by opening the world’s first giga-level solid-state lithium ceramic battery factory earlier this year in Taoke, Taiwan. IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024 The timetable is subject to change due to festivals and other issues that may arise, but as of June 2024, it’s expected to be completed by Oct. 10, 2025. Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2024 China has never announced a timetable for reunification. Zhou Bo, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2024 All are hurdles that must be cleared in what is considered an ambitious development timetable. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for timetable 

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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 7 Jul. 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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