Enumerate: meaning, definitions and examples

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enumerate

 

[ ɪˈnuːməreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

list items

Mention a number of things one by one.

Synonyms

count, detail, itemize, list, recite

Examples of usage

  • Let's enumerate the advantages of this proposal.
  • She began to enumerate the reasons he loved her.
  • We need to enumerate all the tasks that need to be completed.
  • The teacher asked the students to enumerate the different types of animals.
  • The report should enumerate the key findings of the study.

Translations

Translations of the word "enumerate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enumerar

🇮🇳 क्रमांकित करना

🇩🇪 aufzählen

🇮🇩 mendaftar

🇺🇦 перелічувати

🇵🇱 wyliczać

🇯🇵 列挙する

🇫🇷 énumérer

🇪🇸 enumerar

🇹🇷 numaralandırmak

🇰🇷 열거하다

🇸🇦 يسرد

🇨🇿 vyjmenovat

🇸🇰 vymenovať

🇨🇳 列举

🇸🇮 našteti

🇮🇸 telja upp

🇰🇿 тізімдеу

🇬🇪 განმარტება

🇦🇿 sıralamaq

🇲🇽 enumerar

Etymology

The word 'enumerate' comes from the Latin word 'enumerare', which means 'to count out'. It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of listing or counting items one by one has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, literature, and research. Enumerating items helps in organizing information and making it easier to understand and analyze.

See also: enumeration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,481, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.