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columns

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ™m ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a room

Vertical pillars that support the roof and walls of a building.

Synonyms

pillar, post, support

Examples of usage

  • The living room had elegant columns that added a touch of sophistication to the space.
  • The ancient Greek architecture is known for its use of columns in temples and public buildings.
Context #2 | Noun

in a table

A vertical division of facts or figures, typically in a newspaper or magazine.

Synonyms

category, division, section

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper had a column dedicated to sports news.
  • The financial report included a column showing the company's profits and losses.
Context #3 | Verb

computing

To arrange (a page, text, or data) in parallel lines.

Synonyms

align, format, organize

Examples of usage

  • The data in the spreadsheet was columned to make it easier to read and analyze.
  • The text was columned for better readability on the website.

Translations

Translations of the word "columns" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colunas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolumny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colonnes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ columnas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผtunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู…ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloupce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stฤบpce

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stolpci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรกlkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผtunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ columnas

Etymology

The word 'column' originated from the Latin word 'columna', meaning a pillar or a post. Columns have been used in architecture for thousands of years, with ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans incorporating them into their buildings. Over time, the term 'column' has evolved to also refer to divisions in written or printed materials, such as newspapers and tables. In computing, the verb form of 'column' is used to describe the arrangement of data in parallel lines for better organization and readability.

See also: column, columnist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,158, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.