timetable
[noun]
Synonyms: schedule, agenda, calendar, curriculum, diary, list, programme

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Related Words: table, plan

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English Thesaurus: schedule, timetable, programme, agenda, timeline, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. time‧ta‧ble¹ /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ noun [countable]

1. British English a list of the times at which buses, trains, planes etc arrive and leave Synonym : schedule American English
a railway/train/bus timetable

2. a list of the times of classes in a school, college etc Synonym : schedule American English

3. a plan of events and activities, with their dates and times Synonym : schedule
timetable for
The Council has set out a timetable for returning to civilian rule.

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II. timetable² verb British English

1. [transitive usually passive] to plan that something will happen at a particular time in the future Synonym : schedule:
The carnival parade is timetabled for 12.00 on both days.

2. [intransitive and transitive] to arrange the times at which classes will take place in a school or college Synonym : schedule American English:
The course is timetabled for one period each week.
Art students have very few timetabled hours.
—timetabling noun [uncountable]

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

timetable
noun
ADJ. overall | detailed | strict | realistic | busy, full a full timetable of teaching
college, school, etc. | exam/examination | bus, train, etc.
VERB + TIMETABLE agree on, draw up, establish, outline, set (out) | adhere to, follow, keep to Implementation of the reforms was kept to a very strict timetable.
consult, look at
PREP. according to the ~ According to the timetable, the bus should have come in at 9.00.
in a/the ~ It said in the timetable that a train was due at 5.30.
~ for The delegates outlined what they considered a realistic timetable for troop withdrawal.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

timetable
noun
BAD: The manager's timetable next week is very busy.
GOOD: The manager's schedule next week is very busy.

Usage Note:
timetable = a list or plan showing the times when lessons take place or the times when buses, trains etc arrive and leave: 'According to my timetable, history is on Mondays and Thursdays.'
schedule = a detailed plan of all the things that have to be done during a certain period: 'It's important that we all try and keep to the schedule.' 'The project is running 6 months behind schedule.'

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schedule a detailed plan of what someone is going to do and when they will do it, especially someone important:
He has a very busy schedule.
The President’s schedule includes a two-day visit to St Petersburg.
timetable British English, schedule American English a written list that shows the exact times when something will happen, for example when planes or buses leave, or when classes at school take place:
The timetable said there was another train at 6.15.
According to the class schedule, English 104 is at 10 am in Royce Hall.
programme British English, program American English a plan that shows the order of activities at a ceremony, sports meeting, public event etc:
Who is organizing the conference programme?
the next event on the program
agenda a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meeting:
Attached is the agenda for the budget committee meeting.
the final item on the agenda
timeline a plan for when things will happen or how long you think something will take – used especially in business English:
The timeline for the project is less than six months from start to finish.
What is the usual timeline from the sale of a house to the day you can move in?
itinerary a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey, usually with the date or time that you will be there:
The Travel Pack includes a detailed itinerary, maps, and a travel guide.
Let me know your itinerary when you know it.

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