# tables

/ˈteɪbəɫz/ (US) · /tˈeɪbəlz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tables
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 3. multiplication

noun · CEFR A2

the lists of numbers you learn in school to help you multiply.

For teachers: a set of facts or figures displayed in a grid, specifically referring to multiplication tables used in primary education.

- The children are practicing their seven times tables this week.
- Mastering multiplication tables at a young age provides a necessary foundation for more complex mental arithmetic later in life.

## Examples

- We need to move the tables to the back of the room.
- The restaurant staff spent the morning cleaning the tables and setting out fresh flowers for the dinner service.
- In many modern open-plan offices, traditional desks have been replaced by long communal tables to encourage spontaneous collaboration among team members.

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