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tablet

/ˈtæblət/

NOUN

1. A small solid dose of medicine

A small, usually flat or rounded solid piece of medication or another substance designed to be swallowed, dissolved, or chewed.

1.1. Medicinal pills

Refers to a solid pharmaceutical preparation containing a measured amount of medication, typically taken orally.

Synonyms

  • pill
  • tablet pill
  • pilule

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a new medication and instructed the patient to take one tablet every morning.

Related Words

1.2. Chewable or dissolvable medicinal preparations

Refers to solid medicinal preparations designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth or be chewed rather than swallowed whole.

Synonyms

  • lozenge
  • troche

Related Words

  • pastille
  • cough drop
  • medicated candy
  • oral medication

NOUN

2. A block of blank paper sheets

A collection of sheets of blank paper bound together along one edge, used for writing, drawing, or taking notes.

2.1. Writing and note-taking pads

Refers to a bound collection of paper sheets used for writing notes, making lists, or recording information.

Synonyms

Examples

  • She kept a tablet beside her desk to write down important reminders.

Related Words

  • notebook
  • jotter
  • memo book
  • paper
  • stationery
  • scratch paper

NOUN

3. A portable touchscreen computer

A compact portable computer with a touchscreen display, typically operated by touching the screen rather than using a physical keyboard.

3.1. Portable electronic computing devices

Refers to a handheld touchscreen computer used for browsing the internet, reading, communication, entertainment, and productivity.

Synonyms

  • tablet computer
  • slate computer
  • handheld computer

Examples

  • She relied on her electronic tablet to read e-books during her daily commute.
  • Students in the classroom eagerly embraced the use of tablets for interactive learning activities.
  • During the business meeting, the executive took notes on his electronic tablet.

Related Words

  • computer
  • laptop
  • notebook computer
  • mobile device
  • smartphone
  • touchscreen
  • electronic device

NOUN

4. A flat surface for digital drawing

An electronic input device with a flat surface that allows users to create digital drawings or handwritten input using a stylus.

4.1. Digital drawing devices

Refers to a graphics input device used by artists and designers to create digital illustrations, sketches, and other visual content.

Synonyms

  • graphics tablet
  • drawing tablet
  • digitizing tablet

Examples

  • The artist used a digital tablet to create intricate illustrations with precision.

Related Words

  • stylus
  • digital pen
  • graphics pad
  • pen tablet
  • digital illustration
  • drawing software

NOUN

5. A flat slab used for writing or inscription

A flat piece of clay, stone, or another material used as a surface for writing, engraving, or recording information.

5.1. Ancient writing surfaces

Refers to a flat slab, particularly one made of clay or stone, bearing written, engraved, or inscribed information.

Synonyms

  • inscribed slab
  • writing slab

Examples

  • Archaeologists discovered an ancient clay tablet bearing inscriptions from a forgotten civilization.

Related Words

  • clay tablet
  • stone tablet
  • cuneiform
  • inscription
  • tablet inscription
  • manuscript

NOUN

6. A short religious scripture

A short religious text or collection of teachings written by a founder or authoritative figure of a religious faith.

6.1. Bahá'í religious writings

Refers specifically to a short sacred text or written communication containing spiritual teachings associated with the founders of the Bahá'í Faith.

Synonyms

Related Words

  • religious writing
  • revelation
  • holy text
  • spiritual teaching
  • Bahá'í writings

NOUN

7. A flat confection made from sugar and dairy ingredients

A type of sweet confection made from sugar, condensed milk, and butter, traditionally produced in flat slabs.

7.1. Scottish-style sugar confectionery

Refers to a firm, sweet confection similar to fudge, traditionally made by boiling sugar, condensed milk, and butter together.

Synonyms

  • Scottish tablet
  • fudge

Related Words

  • confectionery
  • fudge
  • toffee
  • sugar
  • condensed milk
  • butter

NOUN

8. A railway token authorizing train movement

A physical token used in railway signaling systems to authorize a train to proceed along a particular section of single-track railway.

8.1. Single-track railway authorization

Refers to a physical object carried by a train driver as proof of permission to enter and travel along a designated section of single-track railway.

Synonyms

  • railway token
  • train token

Related Words

  • signaling
  • single-track railway
  • train authority
  • railway safety
  • block system

VERB

9. To form a substance into tablets

To manufacture or process a substance, particularly a medicinal preparation, into solid tablets.

9.1. Pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing

Refers to the process of compressing or forming powdered or granular substances into solid tablet forms for medicinal or other uses.

Synonyms

  • compress
  • form into pills
  • make into tablets

Related Words

  • tableting
  • compression
  • formulation
  • pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • pill production