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Transmission Timetable

/trænzˈmɪʃ.ən ˈtaɪmˌteɪ.bəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A schedule that outlines the times at which transmissions, such as radio or television broadcasts, occur.

    "The transmission timetable for the new series was released last week."
  2. 2

    A schedule detailing the times for the transmission of data or signals in telecommunications.

    "Engineers refer to the transmission timetable to ensure all data is sent at the correct intervals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'transmission' originates from the Latin 'transmissio', meaning 'to send across'. 'Timetable' comes from the combination of 'time' and 'table', with 'time' from Old English 'tima' and 'table' from Latin 'tabula', meaning a flat surface. The phrase evolved in the 20th century to denote schedules for broadcasting or transportation.

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