count 1 of 2

noun

Definition of countnext
1
as in tally
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43

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2
as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person she's been charged with two counts of larceny

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count

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verb

ˈkau̇nt How to pronounce count (audio)
1
as in to tell
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added count the baseball gloves in the storage locker to see if there are enough to go around

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as in to matter
to be of importance punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview

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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move

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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

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Recent Examples of count
Noun
Kumar faces two counts of first-degree manslaughter and three counts of recklessly endangering another person in Deschutes County stemming from the fatal wreck. — Eric MacK , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Buhler faced two other counts of unlawful possession of a firearm that were dropped in accordance with the plea deal. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Justice Department, by contrast, says California declined to review the names and that court intervention is needed before ballots are counted. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 About two-thirds of Americans are confident that midterm votes will be counted accurately (65%), including 26% who are very confident. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for count
Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
  1. tally
  2. indictment
  3. tell
  4. matter
  5. rely
  6. consider
  7. score
  8. charge
Noun
  • Here's the running tally of investors' collective cash holdings as a percentage of total margin debt.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The arrest tally reported Sunday approached the nearly 2,000 recorded nationwide during a single day of yellow vest protests in December 2018.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of tally
Noun
  • Despite the controversies and indictments, the league still views legalized sports gambling, and now prediction markets, as its best option.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Comey has denied any wrongdoing in that case and is seeking to have the indictment tossed out by a judge.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of indictment
Verb
  • Lamm told TechCrunch that conventional breeding can produce dogs with poor eyesight or genetic predispositions to cancer.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Beirut City Pop, the latest compilation by archival label Habibi Funk, tells the story of the artists who dared to imagine a life beyond war.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • The next census count is still a few years away, but what our leaders decide now matters a great deal.
    — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That means that while the AP ranking doesn’t matter for CFP qualification, the Broncos will also likely top the CFP Committee’s rankings once released.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of matter
Verb
  • Traditional mobile satellite services have often relied on specialized equipment, including satellite phones.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The approach could help researchers explore how separate computing systems share insights without relying on a single central processing location.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rely
Verb
  • Marketed under the brand name Keytruda, pembrolizumab is considered to be something of a wonder drug in its own right, with just 30% of patients relapsing in the first two years of treatment.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Operators must consider what happens when that material eventually returns to Earth.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of consider
Noun
  • On the score, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane had ideal coverage and the Chiefs brought eight on a blitz.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Charlotte Observer score predictions Alex Zietlow remained perfect last week after choosing the Panthers over the Eagles.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of score
Noun
  • As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted of the murder charge.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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