count in English
- count⇄count (1), verb, noun.
- count⇄count (2), noun.
a European nobleman equal in rank to an English earl. - count⇄expr. count for, to amount to; be worth.
Ex. That idea does not count for much. - count⇄expr. count in, (Informal.) to include.
Ex. Count me in on the list for the picnic. ""Well, George, if the boys are sending flowers, count me in"" (Saturday Review). - count⇄expr. count off, to divide into equal groups by counting.
Ex. For the spelling bee, you may count off from the left. - count⇄expr. count out,
a. to fail to consider or include.
Ex. If you go skiing, count me out.
b. to declare (a fallen boxer) the loser when he fails to rise after 10 seconds have been counted.
Ex. He is down on the canvas and the refe - count⇄noun 1. an adding up; a finding out how many.
Ex. The count showed that 5,000 votes had been cast.
(SYN) calculation, reckoning.
2. the total number; amount.
Ex. a full count of years. The exact count was 5,170 votes.
3. - count⇄v.i. 1a. to name numbers in order.
Ex. to count by tens to one hundred. The child can count from one to ten.
b. to find out how many individual objects are in a collection.
Ex. While I'm cataloguing the books I'll also count.
c. - count⇄v.t. 1a. to name numbers in order up to.
Ex. Wait till I count ten.
(SYN) enumerate.
b. to add up; find the number of.
Ex. We counted the books and found there were fifty.
c. to reckon by more complex methods of computati
count in Kashmiri कॉशुर
Count
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Pronunciation
/kaʊnt/
Definitions
- Verb: To determine the total number of something by assigning numbers to individual items.
- Verb: To regard or consider something as important or significant.
- Verb: To include in a count or calculation; to tally.
- Noun: The total number of things in a set or group.
- Noun: An instance or occurrence of counting something, especially in a specific context (e.g., election count).
- Noun: A nobleman in some European countries, particularly in England and France.
Usage Examples
- Can you count the number of apples in the basket?
- We need to count the votes after the election.
- His opinion really counts in this matter.
- There were ten people at the meeting, and I counted them all.
- The count of the ballots was conducted at the courthouse.
Etymology
The word "count" originates from Middle English "counten," from Old French "conter," from Latin "computare" meaning "to calculate" or "to count." The word evolved in usage, both as a verb meaning to enumerate or consider, and as a noun referring to a noble rank.
Synonyms
- Enumerate
- Calculate
- Tally
- Assess
- Reckon
- Consider
Antonyms
- Ignore
- Neglect
- Overlook
- Disregard
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Contar | Kon-tar |
| French | Compter | Kohn-tey |
| German | Zählen | Tsay-len |
| Italian | Contare | Kon-ta-reh |
| Portuguese | Contar | Kon-tar |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 数数 | Shù shù |
| Japanese | 数える | Kazoeru |
| Russian | Считать | Scheetat |
| Hindi | गिनना | Ginna |
| Bengali | গণনা করা | Gôna na kôra |
| Punjabi | ਗਿਣਤੀ ਕਰਨਾ | Ginti karna |
| Gujarati | ગણતરી કરવી | Ganatri karvi |
| Marathi | गणना करणे | Ganna karne |
| Odia | ଗଣନା କରିବା | Ganana kariba |
| Telugu | గణన చేయడం | Ganana chayadam |
| Tamil | எண்ணிக்கை கூறுவது | Ennikkaik kootuvathu |
| Malayalam | എണ്ണുക | Ennuka |
| Kannada | ಎಣಿಕೆ ಮಾಡು | Enike madu |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The pronunciation of "count" may slightly differ depending on the region. In some accents of British English, the vowel sound may be pronounced more as "ow" (as in "how") than in American English, where the vowel tends to be pronounced more like "ah" (as in "father").
Historical Usage
Historically, "count" was used to refer to a nobleman or the ruler of a county, especially in French and English nobility. This usage is still preserved in the term "count" for European aristocracy, while the verb "to count" has evolved over centuries to signify the action of enumerating or calculating something.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, counting is not just a numerical process but a symbolic one, associated with prosperity, fortune, or divine intervention. For example, in many cultures, counting money or blessings is often accompanied by rituals or prayers to bring good luck.
More Information
The concept of counting is central to mathematics, commerce, and numerous everyday activities. Whether it is keeping track of resources, tallying votes in an election, or simply counting the minutes until a desired event, the act of counting holds practical and symbolic significance across cultures and professions. In modern society, counting has expanded beyond simple enumeration to include complex statistical analysis, data science, and algorithmic computation.