15. count count off, to count aloud by turns, as to arrange positions within a group of persons; divide or become divided into groups: Count off from the left by threes.
16. count count on or upon, to depend or rely on.
17. count count out,
18. count to declare (a boxer) the loser in a bout because of inability to stand up before the referee has counted to 10.
19. count to exclude.
20. count to count and apportion or give out.
21. count to disqualify (ballots) illegally in counting, in order to control the election.
22. (n.)count the act of counting; enumeration; reckoning; calculation.
23. count the number obtained by counting; the total.
29. count the count, the calling out, by the referee, of the numbers from 1 to 10 when a boxer falls to the canvas.
30. (adj.)count noting a number of items determined by an actual count: The box is labeled 50 count.
31. (n.)count (in some European countries) a nobleman equivalent in rank to an English earl.
Etymology: (1375–1425; < AF c(o)unte, OF conte, comte < LL comitem, acc. of comes honorary title of various imperial functionaries, L: retainer, staff member, lit., companion)
Definition of 'count'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)count the total number counted "a blood count"
2. (noun)count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order "the counting continued for several hours"
3. (verb)count a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
4. (verb)count, number, enumerate, numerate determine the number or amount of "Can you count the books on your shelf?"; "Count your change"
5. (verb)count, matter, weigh have weight; have import, carry weight "It does not matter much"
6. (verb)consider, count, weigh show consideration for; take into account "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient"
7. (verb)count name or recite the numbers in ascending order "The toddler could count to 100"
8. (verb)count, number put into a group "The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members"
9. (verb)count include as if by counting "I can count my colleagues in the opposition"
10. (verb)count have a certain value or carry a certain weight "each answer counts as three points"
11. (verb)count, bet, depend, look, calculate, reckon 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"
12. (verb)reckon, count take account of "You have to reckon with our opponents"; "Count on the monsoon"
1. (verb)count to calculate the total number of sth Count the number of cookies in the jar.; to count how many there are
2. count to say numbers in order I can count (up) to 100.; to count down from 99 to 89
3. count to be significant or important Does experience count more than talent?; My opinion doesn't seem to count.
4. count to include sb or sth in a calculation The $5 counts as part of your total allowance; There are thirty vehicles, not counting the bicycles.
5. count to consider sb or sth in a particular way Does mowing the lawn count as exercise?
6. count count yourself lucky to feel lucky that sth bad did not happen He should count himself lucky he didn't get killed.
7. count don't count your chickens before they hatch used to tell sb not to expect a result until it is certain
8. (noun)count the act of counting, or the number counted a count to see how many people came; Hold your breath for a count of 5.; a high pollen count
9. count a pollen/sperm/blood etc. count each of the charges made against sb in a law court three counts of murder
10. count a European nobleman the Count of Auvergne
Definition of 'count'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)count a nobleman on the continent of Europe, equal in rank to an English earl
2. (verb)count to tell or name one by one, or by groups, for the purpose of ascertaining the whole number of units in a collection; to number; to enumerate; to compute; to reckon
3. (verb)count to place to an account; to ascribe or impute; to consider or esteem as belonging
4. (verb)count to esteem; to account; to reckon; to think, judge, or consider
5. (verb)count to number or be counted; to possess value or carry weight; hence, to increase or add to the strength or influence of some party or interest; as, every vote counts; accidents count for nothing
6. (verb)count to reckon; to rely; to depend; -- with on or upon
7. (verb)count to take account or note; -- with
8. (verb)count to plead orally; to argue a matter in court; to recite a count
9. (verb)count the act of numbering; reckoning; also, the number ascertained by counting
10. (verb)count an object of interest or account; value; estimation
11. (verb)count a formal statement of the plaintiff's case in court; in a more technical and correct sense, a particular allegation or charge in a declaration or indictment, separately setting forth the cause of action or prosecution