Definition

Formatted in a way that presents information in rows and columns, similar to a table.

Example

The data was tabulated for easier analysis and comparison.

Conversation

Have you seen the report?

Yeah, I checked it out; it was really well tabulated.

I appreciate how they organized the data in that format.

Absolutely! It made it so much easier to understand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To arrange data or information in a table or systematic format for easy reference or analysis.

Example

The results of the survey were tabulated for better understanding.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how I tabulated the survey results for our project?

Yeah, it looks really organized and easy to read!

Thanks! I thought it would help us analyze the data better.

Root Explanation

Tabulated → It is formed from "tabula" (from Latin, meaning a board or a table) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning to make or to cause). The word "tabulated" means made into a table or organized in a systematic way, often for clarity or analysis.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'table' ('tabula') being organized or arranged — that's why tabulated means arranged in a table format.

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