# DROP TABLE

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Removes a table.

## Syntax

```scopeql
DROP TABLE [ IF EXISTS ] <name>
```

`IF EXISTS` skips the operation if the table is missing.

To remove rows while keeping the table definition, use [`DELETE`](https://www.scopedb.io/docs/reference/commands/statements/delete.md).