Counting: meaning, definitions and examples

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counting

 

[ หˆkaสŠntษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The action or process of calculating or determining the number of something.

Synonyms

enumeration, reckoning, tallying

Examples of usage

  • Counting the number of students in the class is essential for ordering the right amount of supplies.
  • Counting the days until vacation helps build excitement for the trip.
Context #2 | Noun

everyday life

The act of reciting numbers in ascending order, indicating the quantity of items or people.

Synonyms

enumeration, numbering, tallying

Examples of usage

  • The counting of votes began after the polls closed.
  • Counting the money in the cash register is a daily task for the cashier.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To determine the total number of items or people in a group by systematically adding or reciting numbers.

Synonyms

calculate, enumerate, tally

Examples of usage

  • She is counting the days until her birthday.
  • Can you help me count how many apples are in the basket?

Translations

Translations of the word "counting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฃเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zรคhlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghitung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั€ะฐั…ัƒะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ฐใˆใ‚‹ใ“ใจ (ใ‹ใžใˆใ‚‹ใ“ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comptage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conteo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sayma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๊ธฐ (segi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏู‘ (สฟadd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poฤรญtรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤรญtanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎกๆ•ฐ (jรฌshรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกtetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ talning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ—แƒ•แƒšแƒ (datvla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sayma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conteo

Etymology

The word 'counting' originated from the Old French word 'conter' meaning 'to count, tell.' It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Counting plays a crucial role in various aspects of human life, from basic arithmetic to complex statistical analysis.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,162 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.