Column: meaning, definitions and examples

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column

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ™m ]

Context #1 | Noun

data table

A vertical structure that is used to store or display information in rows and columns.

Synonyms

pillar, post, shaft

Examples of usage

  • The spreadsheet contains multiple columns with different types of data.
  • Please add a new column to the table to include the additional information.
Context #2 | Noun

journalism

A regular article or feature in a newspaper or magazine, typically written by a particular person or concerning a particular topic.

Synonyms

article, feature, piece

Examples of usage

  • She writes a weekly column for the local newspaper.
  • The sports column always covers the latest game results.
Context #3 | Noun

architecture

A supporting pillar or structure, typically cylindrical in shape, used to support the weight of a building or part of a building above it.

Synonyms

pillar, post, support

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greek temple had rows of columns supporting the roof.
  • The modern skyscraper features sleek columns that add to its aesthetic appeal.

Translations

Translations of the word "column" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coluna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spalte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolumna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ— (ใ‚Œใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colonne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ columna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด (yeol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloupec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stฤบpec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ— (liรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stolpec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรกlkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ (sveti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผtun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ columna

Etymology

The word 'column' originated from the Latin word 'columna', which means a pillar or a vertical support structure. Columns have been an essential architectural element in various civilizations, from ancient Greek and Roman temples to modern skyscrapers. In the context of data and information storage, the term 'column' gained prominence with the advent of spreadsheets and databases, where data is organized in rows and columns for easy access and analysis.

See also: columnist, columns.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,809, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.