Main Entry: ¹tal·ly

Pronunciation: \ˈta-lē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural tallies

Etymology: Middle English talye, from Anglo-French talie, taille, in part from tailler to cut, measure, count; in part from Medieval Latin tallia, alteration of Latin talea plant cutting, thin piece of wood

Date: 15th century

1 : a device (as a notched rod or mechanical counter) for visibly recording or accounting especially business transactions
2 a : a recorded reckoning or account (as of items or charges) <keep a daily tally of accidents> b : a score or point made (as in a game)
3 a : a part that corresponds to an opposite or companion member : complement b : a state of correspondence or agreement