timetable system
[/ˈtaɪmteɪbəl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: timetable systems
sistema de horários
1. An organized schedule or plan that specifies the times at which events, classes, or services are scheduled to occur
The school implemented a new timetable system to improve classroom efficiency.
A escola implementou um novo sistema de horários para melhorar a eficiência das aulas.
2. A structured method or framework used to manage and coordinate multiple activities or transportation services according to predetermined times
The train timetable system ensures passengers can plan their journeys accurately.
O sistema de horários de trens permite que os passageiros planejem suas viagens com precisão.
3. A digital or physical scheduling tool used in organizations, educational institutions, or transportation networks to allocate resources and time slots
The hospital uses an advanced timetable system to schedule surgeries and staff shifts.
O hospital utiliza um sistema avançado de horários para agendar cirurgias e turnos de funcionários.
In Brazil, timetable systems are essential in educational institutions (escolas e universidades) and public transportation (ônibus, metrô, trens). The term 'sistema de horários' is also used in healthcare, workplaces, and event planning. In the USA, schools refer to this as a 'schedule' or 'class schedule,' while in transportation contexts, 'timetable' is more common in British English, with Americans preferring 'schedule.'
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