Pronunciation

/kəˈlʌm/

Definitions

Noun

A column is a long, slender, vertical structure or arrangement of data in a printed or digital publication, typically organized by headings or labels, and used to display information in a systematic manner. In a newspaper or magazine, it may contain text, images, or both. In a database or spreadsheet, it’s a series of cells that share a common label.

Verb

To column (or to arrange in columns) means to organize content or data into parallel rows or sections, usually for better readability or presentation.

Adjective

Columnar can describe something arranged in columns or having a column-like structure, such as a columnar layout or columnar data.

Phrases

• “Organize data in columns” refers to arranging information in a vertical format.
• “Column headers” are the titles or labels found at the top of a column.
• “Two-column format” is a layout with content divided into two parallel columns.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The spreadsheet had several columns for each employee’s name, ID, and salary.
• Verb: She decided to reorganize the articles in a columnar format for easier scanning.
• Adjective: The columnar design of the building made it visually striking.

Synonyms

• Row
• Series
• Alignment
• Block
• Segmented

Antonyms

• Scatter (random arrangement)
• Unstructured
• Haphazard