counting
Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊntɪŋ]
Word
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.
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He doesn’t want to be counted out of the plans.
Example
Can we count her in for the party?
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