Counter: meaning, definitions and examples
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counter
[ ˈkaʊntər ]
kitchen
A flat-topped container in a kitchen, typically used for preparing food or washing dishes.
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Examples of usage
- I need to wash these dishes in the counter.
- The counter is a mess after cooking dinner.
business
A long flat-topped table in a store or bank at which customers are served.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cashier is waiting for you at the counter.
- You can pay at the counter after shopping.
computing
A variable in a computer program that keeps track of a value.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The counter in the program reached its maximum limit.
- We need to reset the counter for accurate data.
Translations
Translations of the word "counter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contador
🇮🇳 काउंटर
🇩🇪 Zähler
🇮🇩 penghitung
🇺🇦 лічильник
🇵🇱 licznik
🇯🇵 カウンター
🇫🇷 compteur
🇪🇸 contador
🇹🇷 sayaç
🇰🇷 카운터
🇸🇦 عداد
🇨🇿 pult
🇸🇰 pult
🇨🇳 柜台
🇸🇮 števec
🇮🇸 teljari
🇰🇿 есептегіш
🇬🇪 საკონტაქტო
🇦🇿 sayğac
🇲🇽 contador
Word origin
The word 'counter' originated from Old French 'contre', meaning 'against, opposite'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century with the sense of 'contrary, opposite'. Over time, it evolved to also mean a table or flat surface for various purposes. The computing sense of 'counter' emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of digital technology.
See also: count, countable, countenance, counting, countless, county, discount, encounter, recount, recounted, uncountable.