Tableau: meaning, definitions and examples

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tableau

 

[ tรฆหˆbloสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data visualization

Tableau is a visual analytics platform that is used for business intelligence, allowing users to create interactive and shareable dashboards. It helps in understanding data through graphical representation, making complex data more accessible and easier to interpret.

Synonyms

analytics software, dashboard, data visualization tool

Examples of usage

  • The sales team used Tableau to visualize their quarterly performance.
  • With Tableau, businesses can make data-driven decisions based on real-time insights.
  • She created a detailed tableau to present the survey results to her colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

art

In art, a tableau refers to a striking or vivid scene, often one that is staged or carefully arranged. It is used to capture a moment, drawing attention to the actions or emotions portrayed.

Synonyms

picture, representation, scene

Examples of usage

  • The actors held a tableau at the end of the performance, freezing in their positions for dramatic effect.
  • The museum featured a tableau that depicted a historical event.
  • The tableau was so lifelike that it captivated all the visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "tableau" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tabela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tabelle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tabel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฑะปะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tabela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tableau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tabla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tablo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabulka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tabuฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tabela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tafla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™dvษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tabla

Word origin

The word 'tableau' originates from the French word 'tableau,' which translates to 'picture' or 'representation.' The term has its roots in the Latin word 'tabula,' meaning 'a board' or 'a flat piece.' Originally, it was used in English in the late 17th century to refer to a striking scene or a picturesque representation. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings, including its modern usage in data visualization software. The flexibility of the term reflects its diverse applications in both art and technology, highlighting its role in presenting information visually and creatively.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,160, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.