Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tallies
noun
ˈtæliz
Definition
Tallies are counts or records that keep track of a quantity, often marked by vertical lines, or they can refer to a method of keeping score.
Examples
- At the end of the event, we made tallies to see how many participants joined.
- The teacher used tallies to record students’ attendance.
- He kept tallies on a piece of paper to track his daily expenses.
Meaning
The term ‘tallies’ refers to systematic records or counts of something, usually used to monitor or keep track of a quantity.
Synonyms
- counts
- records
- tally marks
- scorekeeping
- marks
