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table
Noun
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A raised flat surface.
He sat at the table to eat.
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A list of information in rows and columns.
He looked at the data table.
table
Verb
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To propose in a meeting.
We will table a new motion.
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To end or postpone in a meeting.
I vote to table discussion.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
resolution
Noun
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A resolution is a formal decision, often after a vote.
The U.S. may be willing to support a Security Council resolution backing the return of inspectors to Iraq.
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Resolution is the amount of detail that you can see in an image.
This camera is cheaper, but, of course, the resolution is much lower.
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A resolution is a solution to a disagreement or difficult situation.
The school holds classes in nonviolent conflict resolution.
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A resolution is a personal decision (not) to do something.
My New Year's resolution was to quit smoking.
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Resolution is the power to try even when things are difficult.
Her resolution to be honest never weakened.