A Table in Excel. A table is a feature in Excel that makes it easier to format and analyze a set of data points in a spreadsheet. Tables were introduced in Excel 2007 as an extension of the âListsâ feature in the earlier versions. In Excel 2007 onwards, you can also use the table formulas to extract data from a table.
Definition of philosopher for Students. 1  1 : a person who studies ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things. 2  2 : a person who takes misfortunes with calmness and courage.
Word Origin and History for philosopher Expand. n. from Old English philosophe, from Latin philosophus philosopher, from Greek philosophos philosopher, sage, one who speculates on the nature of things and truth, literally lover of wisdom, from philos loving (see -phile) + sophos wise, a sage (see sophist).