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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.

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Word Description / Examples
tables

Used to refer to multiple flat surfaces typically used for placing items. It can be general and apply to various types of tables.

  • The restaurant had long wooden tables
  • We need to rearrange the tables for the party
desk

Specifically for a flat surface used for writing, working on a computer, or studying, often found in an office or classroom.

  • She organized her books on the desk
  • I spend most of my day working at my desk
dining table

A type of table used specifically for eating meals, usually found in a dining room or kitchen.

  • We gather around the dining table for dinner every evening
  • They bought a new dining table for their apartment
worktable

Refers to a sturdy surface used for manual tasks or crafting, often found in workshops or studios.

  • He spent hours building a model airplane on his worktable
  • The worktable was covered with tools and materials

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.

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tables

Used to organize and display data in rows and columns for clarity and comparison. Common in reports, books, and documents.

  • The financial report includes several tables that summarize the quarterly earnings.
  • She inserted tables into her research paper to present her findings clearly.
chart

Deposits numerical data visually often to show trends, relationships, or comparisons through graphs like bar charts, line charts, or pie charts.

  • The sales chart shows a significant increase in revenue over the last quarter.
  • He used a pie chart to illustrate the market share of different companies.
spreadsheet

A digital tool for organizing, analyzing, and storing data in tabular form, often available as software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

  • She maintains her budget using a spreadsheet.
  • The project plan is detailed in the spreadsheet with tasks and deadlines.
grid

A structured framework of intersecting lines, often used in design, architecture, and layout creation. It can also refer to a network of roads or electrical connections.

  • The city is laid out in a simple grid pattern, making navigation easy.
  • The teacher used a grid to help students align their drawings.

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

Etymology

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.