1 (especially BrE) (AmE usually schedule) a list showing the times at which particular events will happen:
a bus / train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) * We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). * Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools).
2 a plan of when you expect or hope particular events to happen
SYNSCHEDULE:
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). * The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. -< AGENDA
verb [VN] [usuallypassive] (especially BrE) to arrange for sth to take place at a particular time
SYNSCHEDULE:
A series of discussion groups have been timetabled for the afternoons. * Arts students have fewer timetabled hours (= classes arranged with a teacher) than science students.
timetabling noun [U]:
Each head of department is responsible for the timetabling of courses.
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