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Enumerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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enumerating

 

[ ɪˈnjuːməneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

counting items

Enumerating refers to the act of listing items or counting them one by one. It is often used in contexts where clarity or organization is required, making it easier to reference specific elements in a discussion.

Synonyms

counting, itemizing, listing, numbering

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is enumerating the rules of the game.
  • In her presentation, she began enumerating the main points of her argument.
  • The report involves enumerating the challenges faced by the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "enumerating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enumerando

🇮🇳 सूचीकृत करना

🇩🇪 enumerieren

🇮🇩 enumerasi

🇺🇦 перерахування

🇵🇱 enumerowanie

🇯🇵 列挙する

🇫🇷 énumérer

🇪🇸 enumerar

🇹🇷 numaralandırma

🇰🇷 열거하다

🇸🇦 تعداد

🇨🇿 vyjmenování

🇸🇰 vymenovanie

🇨🇳 列举

🇸🇮 naštevanje

🇮🇸 telja

🇰🇿 көрсету

🇬🇪 შეკრება

🇦🇿 siyahıya alma

🇲🇽 enumerar

Etymology

The word 'enumerate' originates from the Latin word 'enumerare,' which combines 'e-' (meaning 'out') and 'numerare' (meaning 'to count'). The term was adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century, maintaining its meaning of counting or listing. Over time, 'enumerate' has found its place in various academic fields, particularly in mathematics and computer science, where the process of counting items within a set is essential. As the usage of the term broadened, it began to be applied in different contexts, emphasizing structured or systematic listing, making it a vital term in both formal and informal discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,962, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.