Table: meaning, definitions and examples

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table

 

[ หˆteษชbษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working.

Synonyms

counter, desk, workbench

Examples of usage

  • I have a wooden table in my dining room.
  • She sat at the table to write her letter.
  • The family gathered around the table for dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

data organization

A set of data arranged in rows and columns for easy reference.

Synonyms

chart, matrix, spreadsheet

Examples of usage

  • The table shows the sales figures for the past year.
  • Please refer to the table for more information.
Context #3 | Verb

postpone consideration

To postpone consideration or discussion of.

Synonyms

defer, delay, shelve

Examples of usage

  • Let's table this issue for now and come back to it later.

Translations

Translations of the word "table" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stรณล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท table

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์ด๋ธ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stลฏl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stรดl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกŒๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mesa

Etymology

The word 'table' originated from the Latin word 'tabula', which means a board, plank, or flat piece. It has evolved over time to refer to a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs. In data organization, a table refers to a systematic arrangement of data for easy reference. The verb form of 'table' originated in the British Parliament, where it was used to postpone discussions. Over the years, the word has become widely used in various contexts.

See also: tablecloth, tablecloths, tableland, tables, tablets, tableware.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #492, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.