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Definition of tabulation

tabulation

/ˌtæb.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
tab · u · la · tion

Plural:tabulations
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Adjective:tabulable
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tabulation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of arranging data, figures, or information systematically into a table, list, or condensed summary.

Example

"The careful tabulation of the experimental results took the research team several days to complete."


2

North American The process of counting, recording, and totaling votes, scores, or numerical figures, or the final result of such a count.

Example

"Election officials announced that the official tabulation of the absentee ballots would conclude by midnight."


3

A table, schedule, or document displaying systematically arranged data in rows and columns.

Example

"The appendix of the annual report contains a detailed tabulation of quarterly expenditures across all departments."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century as a noun of action from the verb 'tabulate', ultimately deriving from Latin 'tabula' meaning 'board, plank, or writing tablet'.

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