table (n.)

  1. a set of data arranged in rows and columns; see table 1

    [ Syn: tabular array ]

  2. a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; it was a sturdy table'

  3. a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it; I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant'

  4. flat tableland with steep edges; the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water

    [ Syn: mesa ]

  5. a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game; he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks'

  6. food or meals in general; she sets a fine table; room and board

    [ Syn: board ]

    table (v.)

  1. hold back to a later time; lets postpone the exam

    [ Syn: postpone , prorogue , hold over , put over , shelve , set back , defer , remit , put off ]

  2. arrange or enter in tabular form

    [ Syn: tabularize , tabularise , tabulate ]

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