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
The memo does not tabulate the amount of unworked overtime hours Caloia is accused of logging on her timesheet.
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Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Final voting is tabulated at the end of the regular season.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
PowerLines tabulated a total of 83 rate requests in 2025, 38 of which are still pending and two of which were rejected.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
With all scores tabulated, Wembanyama ended in a tie with Edwards for the final starting spot in the West.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Final voting is tabulated at the end of the regular season.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
PowerLines tabulated a total of 83 rate requests in 2025, 38 of which are still pending and two of which were rejected.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
With all scores tabulated, Wembanyama ended in a tie with Edwards for the final starting spot in the West.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabulate
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The Minnetonka Fire Department classified Johnson's death as a line-of-duty death.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The French philosopher argued that the author is not a true creator but a functional, historical construct designed to classify and limit the meaning of texts.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Paleontologists confirmed that the specimen was a juvenile by analyzing microscopic growth markers in a cross-section of its femur.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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This stop will assess what can be fixed immediately and what requires attention at its home port in Norfolk.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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There might also be physiological effects directly related to the pollutants, but the study method didn’t allow those to be assessed.—
Richard A. Lovett,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Staff are happy to offer local recommendations for food, drink, hikes, and more, or to help arrange gear for a beach day or hike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rooms and suites are arranged to maximize views of the lush greenery outside.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Tabulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabulate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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