Definitions

1. noun

A vertical, upright structure, especially one supporting the roof of a building or a series of vertical posts supporting a roof or other structure.

“The column held up the heavy weight of the roof.”

2. noun

A vertical line of text or numbers in a table or array, typically parallel to the horizontal lines and extending from top to bottom.

“The spreadsheet had several columns to display the data.”

3. noun

A group of journalists, writers, or other contributors who write for a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, often under the byline of a single name.

“The newspaper’s column on politics is written by a team of experts.”

4. noun

A vertical row of stones, posts, or other objects, often used to support a roof, fence, or other structure.

“The ancient temple had several stone columns supporting its roof.”

5. verb

To support or hold something up, especially with a column or column-like structure.

“The building’s columns will be used to support the new addition.”

6. verb

To organize or arrange information in a vertical row or column.

“Please column the data so it’s easier to read.”

7. verb

To write a regular feature or series of articles for a newspaper or magazine, often under the byline of a single name.

“She will be columnizing for our newspaper, focusing on entertainment news.”

8. verb

To provide support or sustenance for something, especially a project or a person.

“The grant will be used to column the research project.”