counting

Thân thiện

The child practices counting with colorful blocks.

Definition

Noun The act or process of determining the total number of items in a set by assigning numbers to them sequentially; enumeration.

Usage

"Counting" is used to describe the action of saying numbers in order or calculating a total. It is a fundamental mathematical and practical skill.

Examples

• The teacher observed the child's counting of the blocks.
• Accurate vote counting is essential for a fair election.
• She lost track during the counting, so she had to start over.

Advanced Usage

• "Counting" as a gerund/noun in compound concepts: It often forms part of specialized terms where it describes a specific type of enumeration process.
  • The counting of ballots took all night.
  • He developed a method for the rapid counting of cells under a microscope.

Variants and Related Words

• Count (verb): To say numbers in order or determine the total number of something.
  • Please count the chairs in the room.
• Count (noun): The total number reached by counting; an act of counting.
  • The final count was 57.
• Counter (noun): A person or device that counts.
  • The bank teller used a mechanical counter for the coins.

Synonyms

• Enumeration: The action of mentioning a number of things one by one.
• Reckoning: The action of calculating or estimating something.
• Tallying: The action of recording or counting something.

Related Phrases

• Counting on (someone/something): Relying or depending on.
  • We are counting on you to finish the report.
• Out for the count: Unconscious or in a very deep sleep.
  • After the long hike, he was out for the count.

Idioms

• Don't count your chickens (before they hatch): Don't make plans based on future events that may not happen.
  • I know the interview went well, but don't count your chickens.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
   • the counting continued for several hours

Từ đồng nghĩa

• count
• numeration
• enumeration
• reckoning
• tally