Definition of 'count'

Noun

1. the total number counted; "a blood count"
2. the act of counting; "the counting continued for several hours"
      Synonyms: counting numeration enumeration reckoning tally
3. a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl

Verb

1. determine the number or amount of; "Can you count the books on your shelf?"; "Count your change"
      Synonyms: number enumerate numerate
2. have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much"
      Synonyms: matter weigh
3. show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient"
      Synonyms: consider weigh
4. name or recite the numbers; "The toddler could count to 100"
5. put into a group; "The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members"
      Synonyms: number
6. include as if by counting; "I can count my colleagues in the opposition"
7. have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
      Synonyms: bet depend look calculate reckon
8. take account of; "You have to reckon with our opponents"; "Count on the monsoon"
      Synonyms: reckon

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