column

Definition

A column is a tall vertical structure that supports something, or one of the vertical sections of words or numbers on a page, table, or screen. It can also mean a regular article in a newspaper, magazine, or website written by the same person.

Usage & Nuances

Common in architecture, data/table contexts, and journalism. We say 'a column of numbers' and 'write a weekly column'. Don't confuse it with 'row', which goes horizontally, while a 'column' goes vertically.

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