Tables: meaning, definitions and examples

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tables

[ ˈteɪbəlz ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 mesas

🇮🇳 मेज़ें

🇩🇪 Tische

🇮🇩 meja

🇺🇦 столи

🇵🇱 stoły

🇯🇵 テーブル

🇫🇷 tables

🇪🇸 mesas

🇹🇷 masalar

🇰🇷 테이블

🇸🇦 طاولات

🇨🇿 stoly

🇸🇰 stoly

🇨🇳 桌子

🇸🇮 mize

🇮🇸 borð

🇰🇿 үстелдер

🇬🇪 მაგიდები

🇦🇿 masalar

🇲🇽 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.