1. a person who counts or records data systematically
2. a machine or device used for counting, recording, or organizing data
Usage: computing; historical

Examples

• The election tabulator worked through the night counting ballots.
• She served as the official tabulator for the survey results.
• The mechanical tabulator was an early form of data processing equipment.
• Each tabulator was assigned a specific precinct to monitor.
• The company hired additional tabulators during tax season.
• The electronic tabulator quickly processed thousands of forms.