Simple Definition of tabulate

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tabulate

verb

tabulates; tabulated; tabulating
: to arrange information in an organized way so that it can be studied, recorded, etc.
Officials tabulated the scores.
A machine is used to tabulate the votes.

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“Tabulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tabulate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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