time-slot

Broadcast program position

A time-slot is a designated period in a schedule, especially in broadcasting: The show moved to a new time-slot.

The term applies to any allocated block of time: I have a time-slot open at 3 p.m.

Also spelled as one word or two words.

scheduling

booking

Advance arrangement secured

reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
appointmentScheduled time for something
availabilityState of being obtainable

calendar · opening · window · block · session · scheduling · timetable · agenda · planner · confirmation

broadcast

programming

Writing software instructions

airtimeScheduled transmission period
segmentDistinct part of whole
showMake something apparent

episode · commercial · advertisement · spot · network · channel · lineup · schedule · syndication · rerun

interval

duration

Length of existence

periodPunctuation ending sentences
windowGlass-fitted wall opening
blockSolid mass, or impede

increment · chunk · span · length · gap · break · intermission · spacing · allotment · portion

Opposites

scheduling rigidity

time-slotflexible scheduling

Adjustable time arrangements

on-demand · drop-in · free time · self-paced · asynchronous

temporal boundedness

time-slottimeless

Unaffected by eras

dead air · all-hours

Family

time, slot, times, timed, timing, timer, timers, timely, untimely

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G