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counting

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊntɪŋ]

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Learn how to use counting in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She is counting the apples in the basket.

Example

He is not counting the toys; he lost track of how many he has.

Example

Can you count how many stars are in the sky?

Context: “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.

Example

His counting of the coins was very accurate.

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Her counting was off; she missed a few coins.

Example

Is your counting ready for the school project?

Context: “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.

Example

You can count me in for the game this weekend.

Example

He doesn’t want to be counted out of the plans.

Example

Can we count her in for the party?

How to pronounce counting

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊntɪŋ]

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