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table

/ˈteɪbəl/

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noun

Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.

Examples :

"The family ate dinner around the large wooden table. "

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A two-dimensional presentation of data.

Examples :

"The teacher presented a table of student grades, showing the average scores in each class. "

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The top of a stringed instrument, particularly a member of the violin family: the side of the instrument against which the strings vibrate.

Examples :

"The violin's table vibrated with the sound of the high notes. "

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One half of a backgammon board, which is divided into the inner and outer table.

Examples :

"My brother moved the checkers to the inner table of the backgammon board. "

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The flat topmost facet of a cut diamond.

Examples :

"The diamond's table reflected the bright overhead light. "

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To tabulate; to put into a table or grid.

Examples :

"to table fines"

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To supply (a guest, client etc.) with food at a table; to feed.

Examples :

"The restaurant owner will table the hungry customers. "

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To delineate; to represent, as in a picture; to depict.

Examples :

"The artist meticulously tabled the scene of the family dinner, capturing every detail of the faces and setting. "

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(non-US) To put on the table of a commission or legislative assembly; to propose for formal discussion or consideration, to put on the agenda.

Examples :

"The student council will table the proposal for a new school library at their next meeting. "

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To remove from the agenda, to postpone dealing with; to shelve (to indefinitely postpone consideration or discussion of something).

Examples :

"The legislature tabled the amendment, so they will not be discussing it until later."

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To join (pieces of timber) together using coaks.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully tabled the pieces of wood to create a sturdy shelf. "

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To put on a table.

Examples :

"The chef tabled the appetizers before the guests arrived. "

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To make board hems in the skirts and bottoms of (sails) in order to strengthen them in the part attached to the bolt-rope.

Examples :

"The sailor expertly tabled the sail's bottom hem to prevent it from tearing. "

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