tablet

A noun referring to a flat, portable device with a touchscreen, used for computing, reading, or entertainment; or a small, solid piece of medicine.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее плоское портативное устройство с сенсорным экраном, используемое для вычислений, чтения или развлечений; или небольшой твёрдый кусочек лекарства.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo portátil plano con pantalla táctil, usado para informática, lectura o entretenimiento; o una pequeña porción sólida de medicamento, generalmente de forma redondeada o aplanada.frNom désignant une tablette tactile, c'est-à-dire un appareil portable plat à écran tactile utilisé pour l'informatique, la lecture ou le divertissement ; ou un petit morceau solide de médicament à avaler.deEin flaches, tragbares Gerät mit Touchscreen für Computerarbeit, Lesen oder Unterhaltung; oder eine kleine feste Arzneimittelform zum Schlucken.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo portátil plano com tela sensível ao toque, usado para computação, leitura ou entretenimento; ou um pequeno pedaço sólido de medicamento.zh一种扁平的便携式设备，带有触摸屏，用于计算、阅读或娱乐；也指一小块固体的药片。arاسم يشير إلى جهاز محمول مسطح مزود بشاشة لمسية يُستخدم للحوسبة والقراءة والترفيه؛ أو قطعة دواء صلبة صغيرة.

1. Electronic device A2 formal

   A portable computing device with a touchscreen display, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop.

   • She uses a tablet to read e-books.
   • The children play educational games on their tablets.
   • He bought a new tablet for taking notes in class.

   ruПланшетesTableta (dispositivo electrónico)frtablette tactiledeTabletptTabletzh平板电脑arجهاز لوحي

   Синонимы: padslatetab

2. Medicine form A2 formal medical

   A small, solid dose of medicine that is swallowed.

   • The doctor prescribed a tablet for her headache.
   • Take one tablet with water after each meal.
   • These tablets should be stored in a cool, dry place.

   ruТаблеткаesComprimidofrComprimé (forme pharmaceutique)deTabletteptComprimidozh药片arقُرْص دواء

   Синонимы: capsulepill

3. Stone or clay slab B2 formal

   A flat, thin piece of stone, clay, or wood used for writing or drawing.

   • Ancient scribes wrote on clay tablets.
   • The museum displayed a stone tablet with cuneiform script.
   • Archaeologists discovered a tablet inscribed with laws.

   ruТабличкаestablilla de escriturafrTablette (pierre, argile)deSchrifttafelptTábua de escritazh石板arلوح الكتابة

   Синонимы: plaqueplateslab

• tablets plural form
• tablets' possessive plural form
• tablet's possessive singular form