Tables: meaning, definitions and examples

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tables

 

[ หˆteษชbษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface on which objects may be placed.

Synonyms

desk, dining table, worktable

Examples of usage

  • She sat at the table and read the newspaper.
  • The family gathered around the table for dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

data organization

An arrangement of data in rows and columns, typically used for organizing information.

Synonyms

chart, grid, spreadsheet

Examples of usage

  • The data is presented in a table format for easy reference.
  • We need to create a table to store all the information.
Context #3 | Verb

postpone consideration

To postpone consideration of a proposal or motion until a later date.

Synonyms

defer, postpone, shelve

Examples of usage

  • The committee decided to table the discussion until the next meeting.
  • They agreed to table the decision until more information was available.

Translations

Translations of the word "tables" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mesas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคœเคผเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tische

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stoล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tables

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mesas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์ด๋ธ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงูˆู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stoly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stoly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกŒๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mize

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะปะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mesas

Word origin

The word 'tables' originated from the Latin word 'tabula', meaning a board, plank, or flat piece. It has evolved over time to refer to furniture with a flat top and data organization in rows and columns. The verb form 'to table' has its roots in parliamentary procedure, where it means to postpone consideration of a proposal. The use of 'tables' has expanded to various contexts, reflecting its versatility in both physical and abstract settings.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,061, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.