provisional timetable

[/prəˈvɪʒənəl ˈtaɪmteɪbəl/]
nounpl: provisional timetables
horário provisório
1. A temporary schedule of events, classes, or transportation services that is subject to change before becoming final
The university released a provisional timetable for the fall semester that may be adjusted based on enrollment numbers.
A universidade divulgou um horário provisório para o semestre de outono que pode ser ajustado com base no número de inscrições.
2. A preliminary schedule used in planning stages before official confirmation
The train company announced a provisional timetable for the new route starting next month.
A companhia ferroviária anunciou um horário provisório para a nova rota começando no próximo mês.
In Brazilian educational institutions, provisional timetables are commonly released weeks before the academic term begins, allowing students to plan their course selections. Changes are expected and announced through official channels. In Portugal, universities also use provisional timetables extensively for course scheduling, reflecting similar academic practices in the Portuguese-speaking world.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preliminary timetabletentative scheduledraft scheduletemporary timetable
Antonyms / Antônimos
final timetabledefinitive scheduleconfirmed timetable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horário provisório
Standard term used in educational and transportation contexts
Rio de Janeiro
horário provisório
Common usage in schools and universities
São Paulo
tabela de horários provisória
More formal variant used in business and institutional settings
Portugal
horário provisório
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely used in educational institutions

Related Words

scheduletimetableitineraryrosteragendaprovisional

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to change
pending confirmation
work in progress
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