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Princeton's WordNet
count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tallynoun
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
"the counting continued for several hours"
Wiktionary
countingnoun
A count; the act by which something is counted.
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counting
Counting is the action of determining the number of elements in a set or group. It is a basic action that involves assigning numerical values to objects or individuals in order to quantify, order, or label them. Counting usually starts with one and is performed by incrementing the count by one for each successive object. This action forms the foundation of arithmetic and number systems.
Webster Dictionary
Counting
of Count
Wikidata
Counting
Counting is the action of finding the number of elements of a finite set of objects. The traditional way of counting consists of continually increasing a counter by a unit for every element of the set, in some order, while marking those elements to avoid visiting the same element more than once, until no unmarked elements are left; if the counter was set to one after the first object, the value after visiting the final object gives the desired number of elements. The related term enumeration refers to uniquely identifying the elements of a finite set or infinite set by assigning a number to each element. Counting sometimes involves numbers other than one; for example, when counting money, counting out change, "counting by twos", or "counting by fives". There is archeological evidence suggesting that humans have been counting for at least 50,000 years. Counting was primarily used by ancient cultures to keep track of social and economic data such as number of group members, prey animals, property, or debts. The development of counting led to the development of mathematical notation, numeral systems, and writing.
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Rank popularity for the word 'counting' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4733
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of counting in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of counting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of counting in a Sentence
Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens:
We are counting on medical professionals to provide Trevor with appropriate care and treatment and authorities to release him.
Energy Minister Alexander Novak:
We are counting on a new prepayment for Russian gas being made on time ... There should be no break in gas supplies to European customers.
This year is not a night that This Halloween people're going to be counting how much money This Halloween people can make on Halloween, i'll be really happy when it's over, just to get through it.
Our country is counting on your to be wise, impartial and fair. To serve under our laws, not over them and to safeguard the right of the people to govern their own affairs, i have no doubt you will rise to the occasion and that the decision you will make will not only protect our Constitution today but for many generations to come.
Better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose your blessings to counting your troubles.
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