tabulate

verb

tab·​u·​late ˈta-byə-ˌlāt 

tabulated; tabulating

transitive verb

1

: to count, record, or list systematically

2

: to put into tabular form

tabulation

ˌta-byə-ˈlā-shən 

noun

tabulator

ˈta-byə-ˌlā-tər 

noun

Examples of tabulate in a Sentence

A machine is used to tabulate the votes.

Recent Examples on the Web

The premium Health Guardian also tabulates sleep trends and provides personalized advice on how to improve your shut-eye. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Then, a paper record is typically printed for review before the votes are tabulated. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Voters will be given a ballot, complete it in person, and then insert it into a tabulating machine. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Sep. 2026

All balloting is tabulated by the professional services organization, Deloitte. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin tabula tablet

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tabulate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Kids Definition

tabulate

verb

tab·​u·​late ˈtab-yə-ˌlāt 

tabulated; tabulating

: to count and record in an orderly way

tabulate votes

tabulation

ˌtab-yə-ˈlā-shən 

noun

tabulator

ˈtab-yə-ˌlāt-ər 

noun