Table

Quick meaning: Table is a noun meaning (countable) Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.

Meaning

(countable) Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.

More Meanings

1. A group of people at a table, for example, for a meal, meeting or game.
2. A two-dimensional presentation of data.
3. The flat topmost facet of a cut diamond.
4. A flat gravestone supported on pillars.
5. To tabulate; to put into a table or grid.
6. (music) The top of a stringed instrument, particularly a member of the violin family: the side of the instrument against which the strings vibrate.
7. (obsolete, biblical) A writing tablet.

Example Sentences

to table fines

The motion was tabled, ensuring that it would not be taken up until a later date.

The legislature tabled the amendment, so they will not be discussing it until later.

c. 1607, Francis Bacon, letter to Tobie Matthew tabled and pictured in the chambers of meditation

Word Forms

• tables
• tabling
• tabled

Synonyms for table

Depending on context, synonyms include grid, vector, moot, propose, defer, remit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include board, shelve, mesa, remit, postpone, put off.

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