Counting: meaning, definitions and examples

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counting

[ ˈkaʊntɪŋ ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 contagem

🇮🇳 गणना

🇩🇪 Zählen

🇮🇩 menghitung

🇺🇦 підрахунок

🇵🇱 liczenie

🇯🇵 数えること (かぞえること)

🇫🇷 comptage

🇪🇸 conteo

🇹🇷 sayma

🇰🇷 세기 (segi)

🇸🇦 عدّ (ʿadd)

🇨🇿 počítání

🇸🇰 počítanie

🇨🇳 计数 (jìshù)

🇸🇮 štetje

🇮🇸 talning

🇰🇿 санау

🇬🇪 დათვლა (datvla)

🇦🇿 sayma

🇲🇽 conteo

Word origin

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.