tabulation — the process of arranging data in a table or systematic form
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of arranging data in a table or systematic form
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtæbjəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The election tabulation was delayed due to a computer glitch.
- My mom's grocery expense tabulation looks like NASA's budget report.
- The tabulation of student grades revealed interesting patterns.
tabulation
NOUN[/ˌtæbjəˈleɪʃən/]
the process of arranging data in a table or systematic form
Organizing data into systematic tables
Population calculation needs proper tabulation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin 'tabula', meaning 'board' or 'table', derived from the ancient Roman practice of recording information on wax tablets. The term evolved to denote the systematic arrangement and presentation of data in table format.
Breakdown
tabula (board, table) + -ation (action, process, state). The suffix -ation converts the noun into an abstract noun denoting the act or process of arranging information into tabular form.
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📝Examples
“The election tabulation was delayed due to a computer glitch.”
“My mom's grocery expense tabulation looks like NASA's budget report.”
“The tabulation of student grades revealed interesting patterns.”
“His tabulation of pizza consumption per month scared his doctor.”
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