Table
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs.
She put the book on the table.
Often appears as...
- kitchen table
- dining table
noun
A system for organizing information or data in columns and rows.
The data was presented in a clear table.
Often appears as...
- data table
- pivot table
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A collection of data stored in a computer system.
The website uses a database table to store user information.
Often appears as...
- database table
- hash table
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Technical
verb
To postpone or delay an action or decision.
The committee tabled the discussion until their next meeting.
Often appears as...
- table a motion
- table a proposal
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
verb
To present for discussion or consideration.
They tabled a motion at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- table a motion
- table a proposal
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs.
She put the book on the table.
Often appears as...
- kitchen table
- dining table
noun
A system for organizing information or data in columns and rows.
The data was presented in a clear table.
Often appears as...
- data table
- pivot table
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A collection of data stored in a computer system.
The website uses a database table to store user information.
Often appears as...
- database table
- hash table
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To postpone or delay an action or decision.
The committee tabled the discussion until their next meeting.
Often appears as...
- table a motion
- table a proposal
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
verb
To present for discussion or consideration.
They tabled a motion at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- table a motion
- table a proposal
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers to an actual, tangible item often used for tasks or meals.
Can you help me move this table?
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Use
The function varies: coffee tables are low, dining tables are for meals.
Let's gather at the dining table for dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Decorative Role
Tables can be key pieces in interior design, not just practical.
The antique table added elegance to the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers to an actual, tangible item often used for tasks or meals.
Can you help me move this table?
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Use
The function varies: coffee tables are low, dining tables are for meals.
Let's gather at the dining table for dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Decorative Role
Tables can be key pieces in interior design, not just practical.
The antique table added elegance to the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers to an actual, tangible item often used for tasks or meals.
Can you help me move this table?
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Use
The function varies: coffee tables are low, dining tables are for meals.
Let's gather at the dining table for dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Decorative Role
Tables can be key pieces in interior design, not just practical.
The antique table added elegance to the room.
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The Survival of the Sea...
to that of a dinner table, in the case of one species at least, the leatherback, a decade or so later. With size comes some measure of protection. The only truly worrisome predators now are some of the larger shark species-- bulls, tigers, and whites -- and the occasional killer whale. At approximately two decades of age,
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Are Crows the Ultimate...
Imagine that you're a crow. Here's your food in a deep hole. How would you go about, with the tools available to you on this table, solving this problem? The bird's tool kit includes a short stick hanging on a piece of string, three stones inside wooden cages, and a longer stick trapped in a plastic box.
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An inside look at...
so I contacted the Security Intelligence Service I thought this has to be a mistake I wanted to give a character reference for the family's good family but it was out of their hands it was in the courts but of course after that phone call an hour later I was sitting across the table from an intelligence
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What’s the difference...
though there may still be gaps in our understanding. Scientists also like when a new theory successfully predicts previously unobserved phenomena, like when Dmitri Mendeleev's theory about the periodic table predicted several undiscovered elements. The term scientific theory covers a broad swath.
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The five major world...
affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table to illustrate his Kingdom of God, outcasts, sinners, and saints all eating together. He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested,
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Is there a disease that...
Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables or in our beds. Raising livestock and building cities which attract rodents
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Can you solve the fish...
Why is that important? Because it means that one of the possible values for the total amount of fish must be divisible by one of the possible values for the total amount of tanks. And looking at the table, we can see that the only combination that works
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Where do superstitions...
just before being arrested and crucified. The resulting idea that having thirteen people at a table was bad luck eventually expanded into thirteen being an unlucky number in general. Now, this fear of the number thirteen, called triskaidekaphobia,
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
as co-laborers in the struggle to reduce violence in the community. Imagine developing a plan, you have one minister at one table and a heroin dealer at the other table, coming up with a way in which the church can help the entire community.
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How a Woman's Donated...
I'm not afraid of death this is a healer this can be a friend when you were in constant agonizing pain when you put me on your meat table you would be shocked because I have read all the words
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The Survival of the Sea...
to that of a dinner table, in the case of one species at least, the leatherback, a decade or so later. With size comes some measure of protection. The only truly worrisome predators now are some of the larger shark species-- bulls, tigers, and whites -- and the occasional killer whale. At approximately two decades of age,
Video examples
Are Crows the Ultimate...
Imagine that you're a crow. Here's your food in a deep hole. How would you go about, with the tools available to you on this table, solving this problem? The bird's tool kit includes a short stick hanging on a piece of string, three stones inside wooden cages, and a longer stick trapped in a plastic box.
Video examples
An inside look at...
so I contacted the Security Intelligence Service I thought this has to be a mistake I wanted to give a character reference for the family's good family but it was out of their hands it was in the courts but of course after that phone call an hour later I was sitting across the table from an intelligence
Video examples
What’s the difference...
though there may still be gaps in our understanding. Scientists also like when a new theory successfully predicts previously unobserved phenomena, like when Dmitri Mendeleev's theory about the periodic table predicted several undiscovered elements. The term scientific theory covers a broad swath.
Video examples
The five major world...
affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table to illustrate his Kingdom of God, outcasts, sinners, and saints all eating together. He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested,
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables or in our beds. Raising livestock and building cities which attract rodents
Video examples
Can you solve the fish...
Why is that important? Because it means that one of the possible values for the total amount of fish must be divisible by one of the possible values for the total amount of tanks. And looking at the table, we can see that the only combination that works
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
just before being arrested and crucified. The resulting idea that having thirteen people at a table was bad luck eventually expanded into thirteen being an unlucky number in general. Now, this fear of the number thirteen, called triskaidekaphobia,
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
as co-laborers in the struggle to reduce violence in the community. Imagine developing a plan, you have one minister at one table and a heroin dealer at the other table, coming up with a way in which the church can help the entire community.
Video examples
How a Woman's Donated...
I'm not afraid of death this is a healer this can be a friend when you were in constant agonizing pain when you put me on your meat table you would be shocked because I have read all the words
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Yolanda Adams
American Musician
You don't just become number one because you sing like everybody else. There is something different you bring to the table. Make sure you are constantly getting into the newest technologies. Learn the history of what you do, and always respect the ones who came before you.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I was raised in that generation where it was all 'Women can have it all!' and I don't think you can. I think something falls off the table. The good thing is that the things that stay on the table become so much more important.
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Frank Iero
American Musician
We've always wanted to do it, something you could dance to, and deep down we always thought we could bring something to the table if we could do it, but the live shows always made us pull back and be a rock band.
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Haylie Duff
American Actress
My mom was probably the biggest influence. She cooked dinner every night. We sat around the table every night. It was a very traditional family.
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Celine Dion
Musician
I started at 5 years old in the kitchen table with my family supporting me. I know where I'm from and I know exactly where I'm going.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
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Gary Bauer
American Public Servant
All of my judges will want to welcome every child into the world, give them a place at the table.
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Georgia Toffolo
English Celebrity
I think a coffee table is one of the most important things. It's where everything happens.
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
You would not exist if you did not have something to bring to the table of life.
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Maya Hawke
American Actress
I've been sitting at the grown-ups' table my whole life.
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Yolanda Adams
American Musician
You don't just become number one because you sing like everybody else. There is something different you bring to the table. Make sure you are constantly getting into the newest technologies. Learn the history of what you do, and always respect the ones who came before you.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I was raised in that generation where it was all 'Women can have it all!' and I don't think you can. I think something falls off the table. The good thing is that the things that stay on the table become so much more important.
Quote examples
Frank Iero
American Musician
We've always wanted to do it, something you could dance to, and deep down we always thought we could bring something to the table if we could do it, but the live shows always made us pull back and be a rock band.
Quote examples
Haylie Duff
American Actress
My mom was probably the biggest influence. She cooked dinner every night. We sat around the table every night. It was a very traditional family.
Quote examples
Celine Dion
Musician
I started at 5 years old in the kitchen table with my family supporting me. I know where I'm from and I know exactly where I'm going.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
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Gary Bauer
American Public Servant
All of my judges will want to welcome every child into the world, give them a place at the table.
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Georgia Toffolo
English Celebrity
I think a coffee table is one of the most important things. It's where everything happens.
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
You would not exist if you did not have something to bring to the table of life.
Quote examples
Maya Hawke
American Actress
I've been sitting at the grown-ups' table my whole life.
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