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count

 

[ kaʊnt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A numerical value or a total number of items or entities.

Synonyms

quantity, tally, total.

Examples of usage

  • The count of students in the class is 25.
  • Please double-check the count of inventory items.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To determine the total number of items or entities.

Synonyms

calculate, enumerate, tally.

Examples of usage

  • Let's count how many apples are in the basket.
  • I need to count the money in my wallet.

Translations

Translations of the word "count" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contar

🇮🇳 गिनती

🇩🇪 zählen

🇮🇩 menghitung

🇺🇦 лічити

🇵🇱 liczyć

🇯🇵 数える (かぞえる)

🇫🇷 compter

🇪🇸 contar

🇹🇷 saymak

🇰🇷 세다 (seda)

🇸🇦 يعد (ya'ad)

🇨🇿 počítat

🇸🇰 počítať

🇨🇳 数 (shǔ)

🇸🇮 šteti

🇮🇸 telja

🇰🇿 санау

🇬🇪 დათვლა (datvla)

🇦🇿 saymaq

🇲🇽 contar

Etymology

The word 'count' originated from the Old French word 'compter', which means 'to count or reckon'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of counting is fundamental to human civilization and has been essential for various fields such as mathematics, economics, and science.

See also: countable, countenance, counter, counting, countless, county, discount, encounter, recount, recounted, uncountable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,275, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.