Tallying: meaning, definitions and examples

Tallying is often used in the context of counting items, votes, or points, typically in a systematic or repetitive manner.

• The volunteers are busy tallying the votes in the election
• She spent the afternoon tallying the points for the competition

Count is a general term used for determining the total number of items in a group. It is commonly used in everyday situations.

• Can you count how many apples are in the basket? The teacher asked the students to count the number of books in the library

Calculate is used when you need to determine a number or amount using mathematical processes. It implies a more complex computation or when accuracy is crucial.

• She needs to calculate the total cost of the project
• He calculated his monthly expenses to see how much he could save

Enumerate is used in formal or academic contexts to list items one by one, often to detail or specify them.

• The author enumerated the reasons for her decision in the book
• He asked the witness to enumerate all the events that took place that night

Duplicate entry, see previous explanation.

Used when documenting information in a formal and detailed manner, often for official purposes or to ensure accuracy.

• The scientist carefully recorded the results of the experiment
• They recorded the minutes of the meeting

Used for writing down quick, brief information or reminders, often in a personal or professional context. It emphasizes the act of jotting down something important to remember.

• Please note the changes to the meeting schedule
• She noted the idea in her notebook for later

Used when quickly writing something down, typically in a more informal or casual setting. It can also have a secondary meaning related to lowering prices, but that is not the focus here.

• She marked down the appointment time on her calendar
• He quickly marked down the list of items he needed to buy

Duplicate entry - Same as the first 'tallying'. This word should be counted once in the response.

Commonly used in everyday situations when determining the total number of items.

• Can you count the number of apples in the basket? The cashier is counting the money in the register

Often used when noting information for future reference in a formal or official manner.

• The doctor needs to record your medical history
• She recorded the minutes from the meeting

Used when referring to the sum or entire amount after adding everything together. Generally used at the end of a process.

• The total cost of the groceries was $50
• They calculated the total distance traveled during the trip