as in to classify
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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Recent Examples of tabulate
Later ballots that arrive and get tabulated after Election Day tend to lean Democratic, as Republicans usually vote earlier or in person on Election Day.
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Los Angeles voters have become accustomed to seeing election results change as late-arriving ballots are tabulated.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
However, the Deportation Data Project tabulated over 300,000 arrests from ICE data covering a shorter time frame.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
3 June 2026
These figures were tabulated by Jeremy Portnoy at the nonprofit watchdog organization Open the Books.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Los Angeles voters have become accustomed to seeing election results change as late-arriving ballots are tabulated.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
However, the Deportation Data Project tabulated over 300,000 arrests from ICE data covering a shorter time frame.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
3 June 2026
These figures were tabulated by Jeremy Portnoy at the nonprofit watchdog organization Open the Books.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
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Gambling disorder is now classified in the same section in the DSM as substance abuse disorders because of the similarities in clinical presentation and treatment.
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Cisco has built and is refining an AI tool for investor relations that analyzes its financial history alongside competitors’ earnings calls and can anticipate likely questions from specific analysts.
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In the new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed electronic health records from 2001 to 2023 for more than 700,000 pairs of mothers and children in Hong Kong.
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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Agents also intercepted calls between the two discussing drug and firearm trafficking, during which Rodriguez arranged for deliveries to be made to his home.
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Accordingly, the house is raised 14 feet above the ground, with rooms arranged primarily on one level.
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“Tabulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabulate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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