the table shows vs the table illustrates

'The table shows' and 'the table illustrates' are correct phrases that can be used interchangeably to introduce information presented in a table. These phrases are often used in academic, scientific, and business contexts.

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the table shows

This phrase is correct and commonly used to introduce information presented in a table.

This phrase is used to indicate that the information in the table is being displayed or presented.

Examples:

The table shows the results of the experiment.
The table shows the comparison between the two products.

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The table shows the annual interest rates as these are subject to frequent changes.
The table shows the EU raw tobacco supply situation for the period 1996 to 2000.
The table shows that the price increased slightly by 3 % over the period considered.
The table shows that imports from Thailand have been insignificant in volumes during the period considered, with a market share of 0,1 % during the ERIP.
As the table shows, the production volumes have mainly increased in 2003 and the IP.
As the table shows, the production volumes have mainly increased during the IP.
(67) Belaruskali has managed to increase its production by 25 % during the period considered. As the table shows, the production volumes have mainly increased in 2003 and the IP.
[20] The table shows in which areas measures have been reported by Member States but does not reflect an assessment of measures.
The table shows that DRAM prices on the world market fell by 65 % in 2001 and recovered only partially in 2002.
The table shows up to the first five lines of the CSV file.
The table shows that US producers appear to be currently selling to third countries at dumped prices, with export prices lower than domestic prices in the range from 3 % to 59 %.
The table shows that the value of Combus had to be assessed as very negative, particularly because the assumptions regarding rising turnover and gross earnings and the implementation of improvement measures within such a short period had to be regarded as difficult.
(73) The Russian producers have managed to increase their production by 29 % during the period considered. As the table shows, the production volumes have mainly increased during the IP.
The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day.
The table shows identification, nationality, callsign, position, ground speed, heading, rate of ascend/descend and many more.
The table shows that the average cost of the Community industry for wages and salaries during the period under consideration varied, decreasing and increasing over time.
(110) The table shows a steady trend with a turnover that should more or less double and an operating result that should more or less triple over seven years.
The table shows a steady trend with a turnover that should more or less double and an operating result that should more or less triple over seven years.
For each category, the table shows the aspects covered in this SRD.
As regards the remaining loans, the table shows they were all granted below the reference interest rate.

Alternatives:

the table displays
the table indicates
the table presents
the table depicts
the table reveals

the table illustrates

This phrase is correct and commonly used to introduce information presented in a table.

This phrase is used to indicate that the information in the table is being explained or clarified.