Definition of table
1a : a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legsb (1) : a group of people assembled at or as if at a table (2) : a legislative or negotiating session the bargaining tablec (1) : a supply or source of food (2) : an act or instance of assembling to eat : meal sit down to table
2a : a systematic arrangement of data usually in rows and columns for ready referenceb : a condensed enumeration : list a table of contents
3 : tablet 1a
4a tables plural : backgammonb : one of the two leaves of a backgammon board or either half of a leaf
5 : stringcourse
6 : something that resembles a table especially in having a plane surface: such asa : the upper flat surface of a cut precious stone — see brilliant illustrationb (1) : tableland (2) : a horizontal stratum
on the table
: up for consideration or negotiation the subject is not on the table
under the table
1 : into a stupor can drink you under the table
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Examples of table in a Sentence
They were sitting at the dining table.
She reserved a table for two at the restaurant.
He had the attention of the entire table.
The table shows the salary of each employee.
Recent Examples of table from the Web
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A febrile mood in the country, and the power vacuum in Downing Street, mean that all options are back on the table.
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A photo posted on Rosneft’s website shows Sechin and Duffin smiling broadly and shaking hands at a conference table with documents and a pen in front of them.
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Witty wives sniff out his scheme and turn tables on their would-be wooer.
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Often, the couples barely touched, wedged apart by either a coffee table or plant and their unforeseen lives together.
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So far, Democrats have tried to paint Rauner into a corner, but the governor is preparing to use his veto powers to force them back to the negotiating table.
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Double doors on the lower level open to the patio complete with a large wood table and stone brick oven.
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Fundamental questions about the future of international order are back on the table.
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This, despite suffering a seizure while on the operating table.
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Origin and Etymology of table
Middle English, from Old English tabule & Anglo-French table; both from Latin tabula board, tablet, list
table
Definition of table
tabled
;tabling
play \-b(ə-)liŋ\transitive verb
1a : to remove (something, such as a parliamentary motion) from consideration indefinitelyb British : to place on the agendac : to put on a table
2 : to enter in a table
Examples of table in a Sentence
The committee tabled the issue until the next meeting.
She plans to table a motion for debate in Parliament.
Recent Examples of table from the Web
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Roughly 30 people spoke out in support of Menlo Park beefing up protections for the city’s undocumented population, but City Council decided Tuesday night to table the proposal for another month.
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First Known Use of table
15th century
table
Definition of table
1 : suitable for a table or for use at a table a table lamp
2 : suitable for serving at a table table grapes
3 : proper for conduct at a table table manners
First Known Use of table
15th century
TABLE Defined for English Language Learners
table
playDefinition of table for English Language Learners
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: a piece of furniture that has a flat top and one or more legs
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: a piece of furniture with a flat surface that is designed to be used for a particular purpose
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: a group of people who are sitting at a table
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Definition of table for English Language Learners
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: to decide not to discuss (something) until a later time
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: to formally present (something) for discussion
TABLE Defined for Kids
Definition of table for Students
1 : a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top on legs the kitchen table a picnic table
2 : food to eat Grandma sets a good table.
3 : the people around a table The whole table ordered fish.
4 : short list a table of contents
5 : an arrangement in rows or columns for reference multiplication tables
Medical Dictionary
table
playMedical Definition of table
1: a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs; especially : one used for examining or operating
2: either of the two layers of compact bone of the skull which are separated by cancellous diploe
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