table

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noun, often attributive ta·ble \ˈtā-bəl\

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
2 : in a covert manner took money 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.

Origin and Etymology of table

Middle English, from Old English tabule & Anglo-French table; both from Latin tabula board, tablet, list

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee

table

verb ta·ble

Definition of table

tabled

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tabling

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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

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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.

First Known Use of table

15th century

table

adjective ta·ble

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

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noun

Definition of table for English Language Learners

: a piece of furniture that has a flat top and one or more legs
: a piece of furniture with a flat surface that is designed to be used for a particular purpose
: a group of people who are sitting at a table

table

verb

Definition of table for English Language Learners

: to decide not to discuss (something) until a later time
: to formally present (something) for discussion

TABLE Defined for Kids

table

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noun ta·ble \ˈtā-bəl\

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

table

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verb ta·ble

Definition of table for Students

tabled

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tabling

1 : tabulate
2 : to put on a table

Medical Dictionary

table

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noun ta·ble \ˈtā-bəl\

Medical 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