Meaning of the word tablet in English

What does tablet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tablet

US /ˈtæb.lət/

UK /ˈtæb.lət/

a flat slab of stone, clay, or wood, used especially for inscriptions

Example:

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Ancient civilizations used clay tablets to record their history.

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The Ten Commandments were inscribed on stone tablets.

Synonym:

slab plaque panel

a small, flat, solid dose of a medicine or drug

Example:

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Take one tablet with water after meals.

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The doctor prescribed pain relief tablets.

Synonym:

pill capsule lozenge

a thin, lighter-than-laptop mobile computer with a touchscreen display, typically larger than a smartphone

Example:

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She uses her tablet for reading e-books and browsing the internet.

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Many students now prefer to take notes on a tablet rather than a notebook.

Synonym:

slate pad