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noun

Definition of countnext
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as in tally
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43

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2
as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person she's been charged with two counts of larceny

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verb

ˈkau̇nt How to pronounce count (audio)
1
as in to tell
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added count the baseball gloves in the storage locker to see if there are enough to go around

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as in to matter
to be of importance punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview

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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move

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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

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Recent Examples of count
Noun
Luis Aguilar-Tituana, 26, of Waterbury was charged with two counts of third-degree assault and a single count of second-degree breach of peace. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 The most serious counts against Ahmed in the COVID case call for up to 20 years in prison if he is convicted. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement, which got its name just two years ago, now counts more than forty per cent of the country as supporters. — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 Determining exactly who counts as the producer and what type of responsibility is extended, however, depends on the particular law. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for count
Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
  1. tally
  2. indictment
  3. tell
  4. matter
  5. rely
  6. consider
  7. score
  8. charge
Noun
  • According to the Energy Department tally, more than 13 million people nationwide have their power turned off over unpaid bills each year, including about a million in August alone.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Leeds were in the Championship and bearing down on a 100-point tally, which clinched the 2024-25 title.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tally
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  • The move renders the original indictment that had been the subject of grand jury issues legally obsolete — though the judge could still opt to dig into any alleged wrongdoing.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the fifteen people named in the June 16th indictment have been released and are awaiting trial.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of indictment
Verb
  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Indrika Ratwatte, the acting assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, told the Security Council that the Kenscoff attack forced more than 2,600 people to flee their homes, many for the second or third time.
    — Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • This matters to Warsh because Korea’s sizable, open economy often serves as an early-warning system for global inflection points.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kelly said Markey’s push for greater regulation of data centers matters more to him than the senator’s awkward answer about AI.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of matter
Verb
  • Analysts warn that if tech companies rely increasingly on debt to fund AI expansion, higher interest rates could drive up borrowing costs.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of relying on conventional stereo cameras, the system processes visual differences between the left and right images to build a more accurate 3D understanding of a scene.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rely
Verb
  • After Sunday’s game, manager John Schneider indicated the club was still considering all options.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Asked about the cause of the capsize, Erhurman noted the storm, but said the weather was considered suitable for travel.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of consider
Noun
  • The musical features an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, drawing on protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For example, borrowers with low FICO scores — a barometer of consumer credit scores — are showing greater signs of stress.
    — Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of score
Noun
  • This week’s indictment means Smith’s case is set for a jury trial on both charges.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But Bernard’s move is a gambit, meant to create a distraction while the Mechanical guerrillas set off dynamite charges in the mines, for reasons as yet unrevealed.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
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