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Definition of enumerate

enumerate

/ɪˈnuːməreɪt/
e · nu · mer · ate
Adjective:enumerative
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Past Simple:enumerated
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Past Participle:enumerated
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Present Participle:enumerating
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• verb

1

To mention or name a number of things one by one, as if in a list.

Example

"The keynote speaker proceeded to enumerate the primary challenges facing renewable energy adoption."

2

To establish the number of something by counting completely.

Example

"Census workers are trained to enumerate every resident within their assigned district."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin enumeratus, past participle of enumerare ('to count out' or 'to reckon up'), formed from ex- ('out') and numerare ('to count'), from numerus ('number').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enumerate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enumerate
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