Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counting
verb
/ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
Definition
The action of finding the total number of items in a group or determining the quantity of something.
Examples
- Counting the number of apples in the basket is essential before making a pie.
- She spent the afternoon counting how many books she had read this year.
- The teacher used counting games to help her students learn numbers.
Meaning
Counting refers to the process of systematically determining the amount or quantity of objects, numbers, or values. It involves the use of numbers to keep track of individual items or to achieve an overall count.
Synonyms
- enumerating
- tallying
- calculating