tablet

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tab·let | \ ˈta-blət

Definition of tablet

1a : a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription

b : a thin slab or one of a set of portable sheets used for writing

c : pad entry 1 sense 2

2a : a small mass of medicated material an aspirin tablet

b : a compressed or molded block of a solid material

3a or tablet computer : a mobile computing device that has a flat, rectangular form like that of a magazine or pad of paper, that is usually controlled by means of a touch screen, and that is typically used for accessing the Internet, watching videos, playing games, reading electronic books, etc.

b : graphics tablet

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you'll need to use your writing tablet to record all the information that the real estate agent is likely to reel off take two tablets of the medication every eight hours

Recent Examples on the Web Winterlight Labs develops digital markers to assess memory, thinking, and reasoning using one-minute snippets of speech collected on tablet computers. — Casey Ross, STAT, "Pear Therapeutics licenses voice biomarkers for dementia and psychiatric disorders," 7 Jan. 2020 The thieves stole electronics including cell phones and tablets and drive off in a silver Dodge Durango SUV, officials said. — Bisma Parvez, Detroit Free Press, "Police investigating string of metro Detroit Target robberies," 6 Jan. 2020 Just download the Yahoo Sports app or Yahoo Fantasy Football mobile app and watch all local and primetime games on phones and tablets. — Chris Morris, Fortune, "How to Watch Week 16 NFL Football Games Live Online for Free—Without Cable," 22 Dec. 2019 Personal electronics and small appliances, including tablet computers, hair dryers, coffee makers and TV sets were also reported missing from hotel rooms across the properties. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, "People are stealing mattresses from luxury hotels," 12 Dec. 2019 Say so long to the struggle to get kids off of phones and tablets — and hello to more family time! — with this unit, which allows you to limit and monitor internet usage. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "GH Tested: Circle Home Plus," 25 Nov. 2019 After his ouster, HP discontinued making smartphones and its tablet computer. — Patrick Osterbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, "Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dies at 62," 18 Oct. 2019 Most of its iPhones and tablet computers are assembled in Chinese factories that employ hundreds of thousands of people. — Joe Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, "China criticizes Apple for app that tracks Hong Kong police," 9 Oct. 2019 These days, there's no shortage of tablets on the market. — Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, "Amazon's Fire HD 10 gives you great entertainment options on a budget," 26 Dec. 2019

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