table table /ˈteɪbəl/

noun

1. () A set of data arranged in rows and columns  ( tabular array , table )
   a set of data arranged in rows and columns
    See table 1
   see table 1
   
   
2. () A piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs  ( table )
   a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
    It was a sturdy table
   it was a sturdy table
   
   
3. () A piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it  ( table )
   a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
    I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
   I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
   
   
4. Food or meals in general  ( board , table )
   food or meals in general
    She sets a fine table
   she sets a fine table
    Room and board
   room and board
   
   
5. A company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game  ( table )
   a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
    He entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
   he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
   
6. Flat tableland with steep edges  ( mesa [ N. American] , table )
   flat tableland with steep edges
    The tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
   the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
   
   

verb

1. Arrange or enter in tabular form  ( table , tabularise [British] , tabularize , tabulate )
   arrange or enter in tabular form
   
2. [ N. American] Hold back to a later time  ( hold over , prorogue , put over , defer , put off , remit , set back , shelve , table [ N. American] , postpone )
   hold back to a later time
    Let's postpone the exam
   let's postpone the exam