timetable
noun
time·ta·ble
ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl 
1
: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes
2
a
: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence
b
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
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Losses in the elections will only deepen the frustration with Starmer and his Downing Street operation among many in his party, and some Labour lawmakers say there might be a move against him afterwards, possibly in the form of a letter calling on him to set out a timetable for his departure.
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Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Alternately, Starmer could face pressure from the party to set a timetable for his departure after an orderly leadership contest.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Golden Globes has released its awards timetable, eligibility rules and campaign guidelines for the 84th annual Golden Globes taking place on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
There is no set timetable, but Veach does expect to be busy as the Chiefs decide whether to add a free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Alternately, Starmer could face pressure from the party to set a timetable for his departure after an orderly leadership contest.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Golden Globes has released its awards timetable, eligibility rules and campaign guidelines for the 84th annual Golden Globes taking place on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
There is no set timetable, but Veach does expect to be busy as the Chiefs decide whether to add a free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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“Timetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timetable. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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timetable
noun
time·ta·ble
ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl
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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