count
count Lexical Profile
count Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An act of determining the total number of something, or the final sum obtained by such a calculation.
"The teacher did a quick head count before the school bus departed."
A separate charge in an official legal indictment, or a distinct point under consideration or discussion.
"The defendant was found guilty on three counts of corporate fraud."
A European nobleman whose rank corresponds to that of a British earl.
"The historic castle in the valley once belonged to a wealthy Italian count."
• verb
To determine the total number of a collection of items or people, or to recite numbers in ascending or descending order.
"She counted the remaining chairs to ensure there were enough for all the guests."
To include someone or something in a calculation, group, or assessment.
"There are twenty people coming to the dinner, not counting the children."
To be significant, have value, or carry weight and importance.
"In a close election, every single vote counts toward the final outcome."
To regard, consider, or judge someone or something to be in a specified state or condition.
"I count myself fortunate to have worked alongside such dedicated mentors."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The numerical sense enters Middle English via Old French 'conter', from Latin 'computare' ('to calculate or sum up'). The noble title derives separately from Old French 'conte', from Latin 'comes' ('companion' or 'attendant of an emperor').