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Definition & Meaning of "table"in English

Table

NOUN

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

Examples

I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes.

The table in the waiting room had magazines for visitors to read.

a set of facts and figures arranged in rows and columns in a systematic order

Examples

The research paper included a table comparing GDP growth across 10 countries.

Refer to Table 3 in the appendix for the survey results.

the food served for a meal, or meals collectively

Examples

There was plenty of delicious table prepared for the celebration.

He prepared a hearty table for the guests.

a group of individuals gathered together around a table for a meal, discussion, or game

Examples

A table of friends gathered for cards.

The table of diners laughed over stories from their week.

a flat elevated landform with steep sides

Examples

The hikers reached a table overlooking the valley.

The plateau resembled a giant table in the landscape.

a flat, rectangular surface specially designed for games such as pool, table tennis, or table football, often with boundaries, markings, or nets depending on the sport

Examples

The pool table was recently re-covered in green felt for better ball control.

He set up the table for a round of table tennis in the garage.

to table

VERB

to organize, present, or record information in rows and columns for reference or analysis

Examples

The professor asked students to table their findings clearly.

Researchers tabled the experimental data for review.

to suggest or decide to reschedule discussing something

Dialect

American

Examples

They decided to table the discussion about the budget until next month.

She suggested tabling the discussion on the project timeline to focus on urgent matters.

to formally bring up a proposal, discussion, etc. at a meeting for consideration

Dialect

British

Transitive: to table a proposal, discussion, etc.

Examples

She tabled a motion to discuss increasing funding for public libraries.

The minister tabled a proposal to reform the tax system.

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Definition & Meaning of "table"in English

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