tabling

The word “tabling” has 2 syllables: ta-bling

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪblɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for tabling?

In the thesaurus, “tabling” has 40 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tabling along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tabling

  • adding
  • adjourning
  • agenda
  • bar
  • bench
  • board
  • buffet
  • calculating
  • chart
  • computing
  • counter
  • defer
  • deferring
  • desk
  • dinner table
  • disbanding
  • discontinuing
  • dispersing
  • ending
  • figuring
  • holding off
  • interrupting
  • list
  • menu
  • postponing
  • propose
  • put off
  • putting off
  • reserving
  • schedule
  • shelve
  • shelving
  • stand
  • submit
  • suggest
  • summing
  • tabulating
  • tallying
  • totalling
  • working out

Antonyms for tabling

  • carry out
  • continuing
  • do
  • extending
  • inaugurating
  • launching
  • opening
  • proceeding

Meanings of tabling

  • verb
    1. To tabulate; to put into a table or grid.
    2. To supply (a guest, client etc.) with food at a table; to feed.
    3. To delineate; to represent, as in a picture; to depict.
    4. (non-US) To put on the table of a commission or legislative assembly; to propose for formal discussion or consideration, to put on the agenda.
    5. To remove from the agenda, to postpone dealing with; to shelve (to indefinitely postpone consideration or discussion of something).
    6. To join (pieces of timber) together using coaks.
    7. To put on a table.
    8. To make board hems in the skirts and bottoms of (sails) in order to strengthen them in the part attached to the bolt-rope.
  • noun
    1. A forming into tables; a setting down in order.
    2. The letting of one timber into another by alternate scores or projections, as in shipbuilding; a crude form of dovetailing.
    3. A broad hem on the edge of a sail.
    4. Board; support.

Example Sentences

  • The committee is tabling the proposal until further research is conducted.
  • The teacher is tabling the discussion about the upcoming project until everyone is present.
  • Due to time constraints, they are tabling the debate on the controversial issue until the next session.
  • The manager is tabling the decision on office renovations until the budget is finalized.
  • The city council is tabling the ordinance for public input before making a final decision.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tabling, such as: adding, adjourning, agenda, bar, bench, board, buffet.

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