timetable
UK: ˈtaɪmteɪb(ə)l | US: ˈtaɪmteɪb(ə)l
n. a schedule listing planned events or tasks with assigned times
n. a chart displaying departure/arrival times for transportation (e.g., trains, buses)
The word "timetable" emerged in the early 19th century, combining "time" (Old English tīma, meaning "measured duration") and "table" (Latin tabula, via Old French, meaning "a flat slab for writing"). It reflects the Industrial Revolution’s need for standardized scheduling, particularly in transportation. The morphemes retain their original meanings—"time" as a measurable unit and "table" as a structured layout—merged to denote systematic time organization.
The school timetable allocates 45 minutes for each class.
Check the train timetable for the next departure to London.
Her busy timetable leaves little room for leisure.
The conference timetable is available online.
Airlines update their timetables seasonally.