counting
Prononciation : [ˈkaʊntɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « mathematics »
(verb) to find out how many things there are by saying their numbers one after the other. When you count, you use numbers to keep track of items or people.
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She is counting the apples in the basket.
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He is not counting the toys; he lost track of how many he has.
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Can you count how many stars are in the sky?
Contexte : « quantity »
(noun) the action of finding out the total number of items or the result of counting. Counting is important when we want to know how many things we have.
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His counting of the coins was very accurate.
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Her counting was off; she missed a few coins.
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Is your counting ready for the school project?
Contexte : « inclusion »
(verb) to include someone or something as part of a total. When you count someone in, you say they are part of a group or decision.
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You can count me in for the game this weekend.
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He doesn’t want to be counted out of the plans.
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Can we count her in for the party?
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