countable
adjective
count·able
ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl 
: capable of being counted
especially
: capable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with the positive integers
a countable set
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In my opinion, this situation of undecidability can only be avoided if the structure of space and time is discrete — that is, characterized by a countable infinity of points only.
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Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
According to the outlet’s reporting, some internal critics argue that the focus on numbers has created pressure to prioritize easily countable enforcement actions over more complex investigations.
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Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
The moves would bring the Broncos to 93 on their offseason roster (92 countable players with punter Jeremy Crawshaw’s international roster exemption), meaning corresponding cuts are coming to ensure the club stays at the NFL’s offseason limit of 90.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
11 May 2026
Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
According to the outlet’s reporting, some internal critics argue that the focus on numbers has created pressure to prioritize easily countable enforcement actions over more complex investigations.
—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
The moves would bring the Broncos to 93 on their offseason roster (92 countable players with punter Jeremy Crawshaw’s international roster exemption), meaning corresponding cuts are coming to ensure the club stays at the NFL’s offseason limit of 90.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
11 May 2026
Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for countable
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“Countable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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