English · Word Candidate

table

/ˈteɪbl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tables · tabling · tabled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses. — An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đồ nội thất có bề mặt trên để sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích

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Noun

Examples

Set that dish on the table over there, please.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses. — The board or table-like furniture on which a game is played, such as snooker, billiards, or draughts.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bàn hoặc đồ nội thất giống bàn để chơi trò chơi

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To tabulate; to put into a table or grid.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lập bảng hoặc đặt vào lưới

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Verb

Examples

to table fines

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt lên chương trình nghị sự để thảo luận hoặc xem xét chính thức

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Verb

Examples

In a raucous Commons, the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, confirmed he had tabled a formal motion of confidence in the government, backed by other opposition leaders, which MPs would vote on on Wednesday.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “table” mean?

Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses. — An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.

Is “table” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.