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table

/หˆteษช.bษ™l/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used as a surface for eating, writing, or working.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œWe sat around the kitchen table to eat breakfast.โ€
  • โ€œPlease clear the plates off the table.โ€
2.noun

A set of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe financial results are presented in a table at the back of the report.โ€
  • โ€œLook up the value in the multiplication table.โ€
3.verb

(Chiefly British) To hold back a proposal or discussion for future consideration.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe committee decided to table the motion until the next meeting.โ€
  • โ€œLet us table this discussion and move on to the next agenda item.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin tabula 'plank, board, list'. The original meaning was a flat board or panel, which evolved into a piece of furniture with a flat top, and later to a systematic arrangement of data in rows and columns.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Visualize sitting at a wooden dining TABLE eating VEGETABLES.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œtableโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œtableโ€ in English?

In English, table (noun) is defined as: โ€œA piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used as a surface for eating, writing, or working.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œtableโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œWe sat around the kitchen table to eat breakfast.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œtableโ€?

Common synonyms include:desk,counter,chart,schedule,board

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œtableโ€?

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin tabula 'plank, board, list'. The original meaning was a flat board or panel, which evolved into a piece of furniture with a flat top, and later to a systematic arrangement of data in rows and columns.