tabulator

noun

tab·​u·​lator ˈtabyəˌlātə(r) 

-ātə-

plural -s

: one that tabulates: such as

a

: a typist or clerk who makes tabulations

b

: a business machine for tabulating data

especially : one that sorts and selects information from a series of marked or perforated cards fed into it compare punch card

c

: a device on an office machine (such as a typewriter or biller) having stops that can be set for tabular work

Word History

Etymology

tabulate entry 1 + -or

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Rhymes for tabulator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator