Count meaning

What does “count” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“count” is a noun and verb with 12 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the total number counted.

count

the total number counted
“a blood count”
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
“the counting continued for several hours”
Synonymscounting numeration enumeration reckoning tally
a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl

determine the number or amount of
“Can you count the books on your shelf?”
“Count your change”
Synonymsnumber enumerate numerate
have weight; have import, carry weight
“It does not matter much”
Synonymsmatter weigh
show consideration for; take into account
“You must consider her age”
“The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient”
Synonymsconsider weigh
name or recite the numbers in ascending order
“The toddler could count to 100”
put into a group
“The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members”
Synonymsnumber
include as if by counting
“I can count my colleagues in the opposition”
have a certain value or carry a certain weight
“each answer counts as three points”
have faith or confidence in
“you can count on me to help you any time”
“Look to your friends for support”
Synonymsbet depend swear rely bank look calculate reckon
take account of
“You have to reckon with our opponents”
“Count on the monsoon”
Synonymsreckon

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University