To count
Example: She counts items to verify accuracy
Definition
"To count" means to determine the total number of items in a set by assigning numbers sequentially to each item. It involves enumerating elements one by one, as in the example phrase 'She counts items to verify accuracy,' ensuring an exact quantity is known.
Etymology
The verb "to count" comes from the Old French word 'conter,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'computare,' meaning to calculate or reckon. Did you know? The Latin root 'computare' combines 'com-' (together) and 'putare' (to prune or reckon), implying the process of calculating by putting numbers together.
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"To count" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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