Meaning of 'count'

noun

the act of counting

Synonyms: tally

noun

a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl

noun

the total number counted

Example: "a blood count"

verb

to include as if by counting

Example: "I can count my colleagues in the opposition."

verb

to take account of

Example: "I did not count of the blue sky."

Synonyms: reckon

verb

to have faith or confidence in

Example: "You can count on me to help you any time."

Synonyms: bet

verb

to name or recite the numbers in ascending order

Example: "The toddler could count to 100."

verb

to determine the number or amount of

Example: "Can you count the books on your shelf?"

Synonyms: numerate number enumerate

verb

to show consideration for

Example: "take into account"

Synonyms: consider weigh

verb

to put into a group

Example: "The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members."

Synonyms: number

verb

to have a certain value or carry a certain weight

Example: "Each answer counts as three points."