| list | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. list, listing | a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics). |
| ~ item, point | a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list.; "he noticed an item in the New York Times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first" |
| ~ agendum, order of business, agenda | a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting). |
| ~ a-list | a list of names of specially favored people.; "the boss gave me his A-list of people we should try to recruit" |
| ~ bibliography | a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.). |
| ~ bill | a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare). |
| ~ black book, blacklist, shitlist | a list of people who are out of favor. |
| ~ calendar | a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc).; "I have you on my calendar for next Monday" |
| ~ calorie chart | a list of foods and information about their caloric content. |
| ~ canon | a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. |
| ~ catalogue, catalog | a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically.; "it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" |
| ~ character set | an ordered list of characters that are used together in writing or printing. |
| ~ checklist | a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted. |
| ~ class list, honours list | a list issued by examiners that categorizes students according to the class of honours they achieved in their degree examinations. |
| ~ codex | an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.. |
| ~ contents, table of contents | a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start. |
| ~ corrigenda | a list of printing errors in a book along with their corrections. |
| ~ credits | a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film). |
| ~ criminal record, record | a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted.; "he ruled that the criminal record of the defendant could not be disclosed to the court"; "the prostitute had a record a mile long" |
| ~ directory | (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk). |
| ~ distribution list | list of names to whom a communication should be sent. |
| ~ enumeration, numbering | a numbered list. |
| ~ faq | a list of questions that are frequently asked (about a given topic) along with their answers. |
| ~ free list | a list of commodities that are not subject to tariffs. |
| ~ grocery list, shopping list | a list of heterogenous items that someone wants.; "the union came to the table with a whole grocery list of demands" |
| ~ hit list | a list of victims to be eliminated (as by murder). |
| ~ hit parade | a ranked list of the songs that are most popular at a given time. |
| ~ index | an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed. |
| ~ key | a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations. |
| ~ key | a list of answers to a test.; "some students had stolen the key to the final exam" |
| ~ inventory, stock list | a detailed list of all the items in stock. |
| ~ mailing list | a list of names and addresses to which advertising material is mailed. |
| ~ masthead, flag | a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.. |
| ~ computer menu, menu | (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user. |
| ~ necrology | a list of people who died recently. |
| ~ play list, playlist | a list of musical selections for performance or for broadcast by radio. |
| ~ portfolio | a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution.; "they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio" |
| ~ posting | (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records.; "the posting was made in the cash account" |
| ~ price list | a listing of prices for different goods or services. |
| ~ push-down list, push-down stack, stack | a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO). |
| ~ queue | (information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted. |
| ~ roster, roll | a list of names.; "his name was struck off the rolls" |
| ~ schedule | an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur. |
| ~ shopping list | a list of items to be purchased. |
| ~ short list, shortlist | a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen. |
| ~ sick list | a list of those who are ill (e.g. on a warship or in a regiment etc). |
| ~ slate, ticket | a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices. |
| ~ standing | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event. |
| ~ wish list | a list of events that you wish would occur. |
| ~ database | an organized body of related information. |
| n. (attribute) | 2. inclination, lean, leaning, list, tilt | the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right" |
| ~ spatial relation, position | the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated.; "the position of the hands on the clock"; "he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage" |
| v. (communication) | 3. list, name | give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of.; "List the states west of the Mississippi" |
| ~ enumerate, itemize, itemise, recite | specify individually.; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug" |
| v. (social) | 4. list | include in a list.; "Am I listed in your register?" |
| ~ register | record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions. |
| ~ inventory, stock-take, take stock | make or include in an itemized record or report.; "Inventory all books before the end of the year" |
| ~ empanel, impanel | enter into a list of prospective jurors. |
| ~ index | list in an index. |
| ~ blacklist | put on a blacklist so as to banish or cause to be boycotted.; "many books were blacklisted by the Nazis" |
| ~ post | enter on a public list. |
| v. (motion) | 5. lean, list | cause to lean to the side.; "Erosion listed the old tree" |
| ~ move | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion.; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" |
| ~ heel, list | tilt to one side.; "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard" |
| v. (motion) | 6. heel, list | tilt to one side.; "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard" |
| ~ lean, tilt, angle, slant, tip | to incline or bend from a vertical position.; "She leaned over the banister" |
| ~ list, lean | cause to lean to the side.; "Erosion listed the old tree" |
| v. (communication) | 7. list, number | enumerate.; "We must number the names of the great mathematicians" |
| ~ itemise, itemize | place on a list of items.; "itemize one's tax deductions" |
| ~ identify, name | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property.; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months" |
| table | | |
| n. (group) | 1. table, tabular array | a set of data arranged in rows and columns.; "see table 1" |
| ~ correlation table | a two-way tabulation of the relations between correlates; row headings are the scores on one variable and column headings are the scores on the second variables and a cell shows how many times the score on that row was associated with the score in that column. |
| ~ contents, table of contents | a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start. |
| ~ array | an orderly arrangement.; "an array of troops in battle order" |
| ~ actuarial table, statistical table | a table of statistical data. |
| ~ calendar | a tabular array of the days (usually for one year). |
| ~ file allocation table | the part of a floppy disk or hard disk where information is stored about the location of each piece of information on the disk (and about the location of unusable areas of the disk). |
| ~ periodic table | (chemistry) a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law. |
| ~ row | a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side. |
| ~ column | a vertical array of numbers or other information.; "he added a column of numbers" |
| n. (artifact) | 2. 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" |
| ~ altar, communion table, lord's table | the table in Christian churches where communion is given. |
| ~ booth | a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches. |
| ~ breakfast table | a table where breakfast is eaten. |
| ~ card table | a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage. |
| ~ card table | a table for playing cards (as in a casino). |
| ~ cocktail table, coffee table | low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served. |
| ~ conference table, council board, council table | the table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting. |
| ~ console, console table | a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall. |
| ~ counter | table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted. |
| ~ desk | a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments. |
| ~ dressing table, toilet table, dresser, vanity | low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup. |
| ~ drop-leaf table | a table that has a drop-leaf to enlarge its surface. |
| ~ article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture | furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy.; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room" |
| ~ gaming table | a table used for gambling; may be equipped with a gameboard and slots for chips. |
| ~ gueridon | a small round table. |
| ~ kitchen table | a table in the kitchen. |
| ~ leg | one of the supports for a piece of furniture. |
| ~ operating table | table on which the patient lies during a surgical operation. |
| ~ parsons table | a sturdy rectangular table with block legs at the four corners; the top and the legs are the same width. |
| ~ pedestal table | a table supported by a single central column. |
| ~ pier table | a low table set below a pier glass. |
| ~ platen | work table of a machine tool. |
| ~ billiard table, pool table, snooker table | game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played. |
| ~ king arthur's round table, round table | (legend) the circular table for King Arthur and his knights. |
| ~ stand | a small table for holding articles of various kinds.; "a bedside stand" |
| ~ ping-pong table, pingpong table, table-tennis table | a table used for playing table tennis. |
| ~ tabletop | the top horizontal work surface of a table. |
| ~ tableware | articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware). |
| ~ tea table | a small table for serving afternoon tea. |
| ~ trestle table | a table supported on trestles. |
| ~ work table, worktable | a table designed for a particular task. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. table | a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it.; "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant" |
| ~ dining table, board | a table at which meals are served.; "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board" |
| ~ article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture | furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy.; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room" |
| n. (object) | 4. mesa, table | flat tableland with steep edges.; "the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water" |
| ~ plateau, tableland | a relatively flat highland. |
| n. (group) | 5. table | a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game.; "he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks" |
| ~ assemblage, gathering | a group of persons together in one place. |
| n. (food) | 6. board, table | food or meals in general.; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board" |
| ~ fare | the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed. |
| ~ training table | planned meals for athletes in training (usually served in a mess hall). |
| v. (stative) | 7. defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table | hold back to a later time.; "let's postpone the exam" |
| ~ reschedule | assign a new time and place for an event.; "We had to reschedule the doctor's appointment" |
| ~ call off, cancel, scrub, scratch | postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled.; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill" |
| ~ delay | act later than planned, scheduled, or required.; "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered" |
| ~ call | stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather.; "call a football game" |
| ~ hold | stop dealing with.; "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting" |
| ~ suspend | render temporarily ineffective.; "the prison sentence was suspended" |
| ~ probate | put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence. |
| ~ reprieve, respite | postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution. |
| v. (creation) | 8. table, tabularise, tabularize, tabulate | arrange or enter in tabular form. |
| ~ arrange, set | adapt for performance in a different way.; "set this poem to music" |
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