Columns of data small computer doesn’t finish (5)
I believe the answer is:
table
'columns of data small' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'computer doesn't finish' is the wordplay.
'computer' becomes 'tablet'.
'doesn't finish' means to remove the last letter.
'tablet' with its final letter taken off is 'TABLE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for table that I've seen before include "Dummy hand (bridge)" , "Board for meals" , "Propose to a meeting" , "Array of figures" , "Chart; put forward" .)