Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of table
"The restaurant was packed, and servers hurried between tables to clear empty plates and deliver fresh meals."
In plain English: Tables are flat surfaces supported by legs that you use to put things on.
"We set the tables with fresh flowers before dinner."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of table
"The data tables will be ready for review by tomorrow morning."
In plain English: To table something means to postpone it so it can be discussed again later.
"He decided to table the motion until the next meeting."
Derived from Old French table, which comes from Latin tabula meaning "plank" or "slab." The term originally referred to a flat surface made of wood or stone before evolving to denote furniture and data arrangements.