Meaning & Definition of word "Counting"

Counting

/ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

1. The action or process of counting.
- Example: His counting of the stars was interrupted by clouds.
2. The total or result achieved by counting.
- Example: The final counting of the items showed a discrepancy.

1. The action of determining the total number of items in a group.
- Example: Counting the votes took longer than expected.
2. To determine the amount of something by reciting a sequence of numbers.
- Example: She was counting the number of apples in the basket.
3. To include in a total or to regard as part of a count.
- Example: You should start counting from one to ten.

Derived from the Old French 'conter', which means to recount or to relate.

counting on you:

Reliably depending on someone to do something.

it's not worth counting:

Indicating something that is insignificant.

counting sheep:

A method used to induce sleep by visualizing sheep jumping over a fence.

count:

The act of specifying the total number.

account:

A record that outlines the count of entities in a specified manner.

Meaning: Counting on someone for support or help.

Example Sentence: I’m counting on my friends to help me move.

Meaning: Making sure something is noticeable or valued.

Example Sentence: All that matters is counting the wins, not the losses.