count

count

noun

Definition of COUNT

1

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>

Synonyms census, tale, tally

Related Words score; amount, gross, sum, total, whole; recount

2

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person <she's been charged with two counts of larceny>

Synonyms complaint, count, indictment, rap

Related Words accusation, allegation, plea; crimination; counteraccusation, countercharge; arraignment, impeachment; implication, imputation, innuendo, insinuation; censure, condemnation, denunciation; incrimination, recrimination