tally
|tal/ly|
B1
/ˈtæli/
counting or reckoning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tally' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'talye,' where 'talea' meant 'cutting' or 'stick.'
Historical Evolution
'talye' transformed into the modern English word 'tally' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a stick marked for counting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a record or count.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a record or count of a number of items.
The final tally of votes was announced.
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Verb 1
to count or record something.
They tallied the results of the survey.
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Verb 2
to correspond or agree with something.
The figures don't tally with the report.
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