Pagbilang (en. Counting)

/paɡˈbi.laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of obtaining the total or quantity of items.
Counting the birds in the park is an important activity for ornithologists.
Ang pagbilang ng mga ibon sa loob ng parke ay isang mahalagang aktibidad para sa mga ornithologist.
The act of determining the number of items in a set.
Teachers need accurate counting to avoid mistakes in grading.
Kailangan ng tamang pagbilang ang mga guro upang maiwasan ang pagkakamali sa grado.
The process of organizing data in order based on number.
The counting of votes in the election is monitored by officials.
Ang pagbilang ng boto sa halalan ay sinusubaybayan ng mga taga-suri.

Etymology

The term 'pagbilang' comes from the root word 'bilang' meaning 'to count'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

counting time
Measuring duration or time.
pagbilang ng oras
counting the stars
Analyzing or observing the number of stars in the sky.
pagbilang ng mga bituin

Related Words

number
The base word meaning 'number' or 'count'.
bilang
analysis
A process of thorough or detailed examination of something.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

counting up
When we do the 'counting up' of people, make sure they can handle the trivia!
Pag nag-’pagbilang’ tayo ng mga tao, siguraduhing kaya nila yung trivia!
tallying
We need proper 'tallying' for the votes later.
Kailangan ng maayos na ’pagbilang’ para sa voto mamaya.
adding up
Wow, it's tough 'adding up' all the expenses to follow!
Grabe, ang hirap 'pagbilang' ng mga gastos sa sundan!