tabellerade

Tabellerade is a Swedish term used to describe data, results, or information that are presented in tabular form. In scientific and technical writing, tabellerade data are organized into tables rather than described entirely in prose, which helps readers compare variables and extract precise values.

The word derives from the verb tabellera, formed from the noun tabell (table) with the productive verb suffix -era. The past tense of tabellera is tabellerade, and the word can function as an adjective in the form tabellerad or tabellerade depending on agreement. In practice, Swedish writers commonly use phrases like tabellerade data, tabellerade resultat, or data som är tabellerade to indicate that the material is organized into tables.

Usage and purpose: Tabellerade data are typically used in the results section of reports, articles, and theses to present numerical information clearly. Tables allow exact values to be read directly, facilitate comparisons, and support statistical analysis. Tabellerade presentations are often accompanied by captions, labels, and notes that explain variables, units, and methods.

Limitations and alternatives: While tabellerade data enhance precision and readability for certain audiences, they may obscure trends or qualitative details that are easier to convey in narrative form or visual figures. In many documents, tables are complemented by figures and descriptive text to provide a fuller interpretation.

See also: tabell, tabellform, data, tabellera.