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noun

ˈta-lē How to pronounce tally (audio)
Definition of tallynext
as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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verb

1
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point our lists for best movies of the year tally perfectly

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2
as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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Recent Examples of tally
Noun
That same law pushed back a prohibition on using QR codes printed by Georgia’s current touchscreen system to tally votes until 2028. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 Cannes’ Plage de la Croisette scored a 100; Pampelonne on the Saint-Tropez peninsula came in second with a tally of 86; Corsica’s Plage de Palombaggia held tenth place with 54 points. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
The department says some experts believe the outbreak is starting to wane, but delays in reporting mean more cases may still be tallied over time. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Outside experts have been tracking counts from individual states, and local health departments have tallied case numbers of between 17,000 and nearly 23,000. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tally
  1. count
  2. correspond
  3. score
  4. coincide
  5. check
  6. conform
  7. agree
  8. fit
Noun
  • Seth Rollins missed a stomp, leading to a Buckle Bomb by Reigns and a stomp by Reigns for a two count and an enormous pop.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The artist made the massive splatter painting during the pandemic, and counts among his collectors an illustrious list of celebrities, including Madonna, George Clooney, and Bill Gates.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of count
Verb
  • The corresponding move there could be Gavin Sheets, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, going on the IL.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In a corresponding roster move, the Patriots released tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • On a muggy night when the teams combined for 10 homers and 18 of the 20 runs were scored via longballs, the left-handed-hitting Burleson used the short porch in right field to his advantage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Then Golden State took control down the stretch, lengthening the lead early and scoring 29 points in the fourth to ensure a comfortable final five minutes.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of score
Verb
  • The researchers found that the behavioral transitions coincided with changes in gene expression across those tissues, suggesting the shifts reflected underlying biological changes rather than changes in behavior alone.
    — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But Bret’s suspicions soon grow darker and more intense when Robert’s arrival coincides with a string of teen murders within their cozy Beverly Hills bubble.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of coincide
Verb
  • His mother was fired from the Johnson County jail after allegedly checking the system to see whether warrants existed for her son and his wife.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers may consent to receive marketing calls, for example by checking a consent box on a form.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of check
Verb
  • Those figures conform to those generated this year by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an advisory panel for Congress, which found that the subsidies reduced average Part D premiums by $26 a month last year and $16 this year.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of conform
Verb
  • However, the agency backtracked and agreed to review the shot after Moderna promised to conduct another study after the shot became available on the market.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • If this core demand is not met, Iran is unlikely to agree to a deal.
    — , CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of agree
Verb
  • Passengers could stow a purse, laptop bag or small backpack that fitted within specified measurements under the seat in front of them for no charge, Jetstar said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Those discussions helped identify practical opportunities where HHI’s intelligent welding technology could fit into existing US shipyard operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
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