referencetable
nounUK /ˈrɛfərəns ˈteɪbəl/
US /ˈrɛfərəns ˈteɪbəl/
A reference table is a chart that helps you look up facts quickly.
The teacher gave us a reference table to find the names of the planets.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A table in a book or document that lists facts for easy checking.
The atlas has a reference table of world capitals at the back.
3. A database table that holds fixed values used by other tables.
The program joins the orders table with the reference table of country codes.
4. A chart showing measurements or standards used for comparison.
The engineer checked the reference table for the correct bolt sizes.