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/kaʊnt/
determine number
Etymology
Etymology Information
'count' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'conter,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ter' meant 'to tell.'
Historical Evolution
'conter' transformed into the Middle English word 'counten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'count'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tell or relate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to determine the number of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of counting or the total number of things counted.
The count of attendees was higher than expected.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to determine the total number of something.
She can count to 100 without any mistakes.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39