tabulate

verb

Definition of tabulatenext
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 Hard facts are likely to surface quickly as different precincts, counties and states tabulate their votes in an election that could change control of Congress. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 The voters who ranked Candidate D first would then have their second-choice candidates tabulated. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 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 All balloting is tabulated by the professional services organization, Deloitte. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tabulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabulate
  1. classify
  2. analyze
  3. assess
  4. arrange
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  • For American buyers, the federal government classifies three-wheelers as motorcycles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The problem with this, Profitmind said, is that these approaches don’t work efficiently at scale, especially across large, frequently changing assortments wherein retailers describe and classify comparable products differently.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of classify
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  • Federal court records out of North Carolina analyzed by the Star-Telegram in earlier reporting indicate an Ericka Lomick was convicted in 2011 of mortgage fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of a plea deal.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Their mandate is to gather and analyze evidence, review previous investigative material, interview witnesses, and more.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of analyze
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  • Digital twins of wind turbines can combine operational data with engineering models to assess performance under changing wind conditions and identify maintenance requirements.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Following the quakes, Miyamoto and his team of roughly 100 engineers have worked under Venezuela’s Ministry of Public Works to assess the structural integrity of surviving buildings.
    — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
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  • The displays can be arranged in either landscape or portrait orientation, depending on your preferences.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Tabulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabulate. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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