Counting

/ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or process of counting.

His counting of the stars was interrupted by clouds.

The total or result achieved by counting.

The final counting of the items showed a discrepancy.

verb

The action of determining the total number of items in a group.

Counting the votes took longer than expected.

To determine the amount of something by reciting a sequence of numbers.

She was counting the number of apples in the basket.

To include in a total or to regard as part of a count.

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.

Counting on someone for support or help.

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

Making sure something is noticeable or valued.

All that matters is counting the wins, not the losses.