counting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
count; tally; enumeration; reckoning; numeration.
- the counting continued for several hours
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verb determine the number or amount of
count; numerate; number; enumerate.
- Can you count the books on your shelf?
- Count your change
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verb have weight; have import, carry weight
count; matter; weigh.
- It does not matter much
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verb show consideration for; take into account
count; weigh; consider.
- You must consider her age
- The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient
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verb name or recite the numbers in ascending order
count.
- The toddler could count to 100
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verb put into a group
count; number.
- The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
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verb include as if by counting
count.
- I can count my colleagues in the opposition
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verb have a certain value or carry a certain weight
count.
- each answer counts as three points
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verb have faith or confidence in
count; depend; look; reckon; bet; calculate.
- you can count on me to help you any time
- Look to your friends for support
- You can bet on that!
- Depend on your family in times of crisis
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verb take account of
reckon; count.
- You have to reckon with our opponents
- Count on the monsoon