Meaning & Definition of word "Count"

Count

/kaʊnt/

1. A total number of items or instances.
- Example: The final count of participants exceeded our expectations.
2. A calculation or enumeration of a quantity.
- Example: The count of votes was conducted under strict supervision.
3. A legal charge against someone.
- Example: He was acquitted on all counts.

1. To include in a total.
- Example: You can count me in for the trip next week.
2. To consider or regard as significant or important.
- Example: Every vote counts in the election.
3. To determine the total number of something by taking a numerical account.
- Example: Please count the number of chairs in the room.

Middle English 'counten', from Old French 'conter', from Latin 'computare' meaning 'to calculate'.

count on:

To rely on or depend on someone or something.

count your blessings:

To be grateful for what you have.

count me in:

Include me in a plan or activity.

count heads:

To gather opinions or votes from a group.

count the cost:

Consider the consequences of an action.

counter:

A device for counting or recording.

account:

A report or description of an event or experience.

accountant:

A professional who works with financial accounts.

countable:

Able to be counted.

Meaning: To add up or include in something.

Example Sentence: When making plans, count me in for sure!

Meaning: The act of mentioning someone's name or status.

Example Sentence: When the group was forming, I was the last one to get counted.