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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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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
Brown, 65, was arrested and charged with one count of conduct ancillary to genocide and six counts of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 The resulting ranking highlights 17 destinations, with Instagram tag counts ranging from just 15,300 to 120,000. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
Sean John Combs, as of this writing, is inmate number 37452-054 and counting down the days of his sentence at Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Around here, the fact that baby Russ (Taylor Bloom) has chosen to work for the DOJ as an analyst behind a desk, rather than as an agent in the field, counts as a rare break from tradition. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 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
  • In Kenya, this actuarial approach manifested as weeks spent in a Land Rover, counting herds of zebra with a handheld mechanical tally counter in my right hand and binoculars in my left.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The contribution of foreign assets held by three of Nigeria’s largest banks — Access, UBA, and Zenith — rose sharply between 2021 and 2025, according to Fitch’s tally.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tally
Noun
  • However, those named appealed the indictment and an appeals panel ruled that the inquiry was incomplete.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The indictment has catapulted the danger of Hamas’ network in Europe to Israeli, American and European installations and citizens into the spotlight.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of indictment
Verb
  • When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaii officials told residents to put together emergency kits and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone, and that matters hugely to me.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • That is dismissive of the workers whose livelihoods are at stake and overlooks why maintaining this workforce matters in the first place.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of matter
Verb
  • In Indonesia, farmers rely on rain to dissolve fertilizers into the soil to avoid burning the plants, explained Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Dumbphone tools work by making distracting behavior more inconvenient, so users don’t have to rely entirely on self-control.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of rely
Verb
  • Badio, considered a key suspect, was arrested in Haiti in October 2023 after being on the run for more than two years.
    — EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of consider
Noun
  • The Buffs totaled 348 yards but managed only one third-quarter score.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After South Dakota tied the score at 24-24, Madsen led the offense on one last methodical drive, covering 75 yards in nine plays to give Boise State the lead back.
    — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of score
Noun
  • Flores and Maduro are being held in federal custody while awaiting trial in Manhattan on charges stemming from what prosecutors describe as a decades-long conspiracy to send cocaine into the United States.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Topping it all off is the 1,221-square-foot roof terrace with a pergola, barbecue station, and dining and lounging area—all carrying a $6,787 monthly common charge.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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