round table
noun
Simple meaning
A meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹaʊndˈteɪbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views
“A roundtable on the future of computing.”
A conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange views.
television
A television show segment in which pundits or reporters discuss current events.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see round, table.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views
Used this way, round table is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“A roundtable on the future of computing.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “round table on …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: round table on …
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Word family
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A meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views.
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