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to count
01
to determine the number of people or objects in a group
Transitive: to count sb/sth
Example
The teacher regularly counts the students at the beginning of the class.
Volunteers help to count the ballots during elections.
02
to say the numbers out loud in a correct order
Intransitive
Example
The little girl proudly counted to ten without missing a number.
She taught her little brother how to count.
03
to matter or hold importance
Intransitive
Example
Every vote counts in a close election.
It ’s not how much you give, but the thought behind it that counts.
04
to consider or include something or someone as part of a total or decision
Transitive: to count sth
Example
Be sure to count travel time when planning the schedule.
You should count taxes as part of your overall budget.
05
to include or leave out of a total or calculation
Transitive: to count sth
Example
The referee chose not to count the disputed goal in the final score.
You can count your internship as part of your work experience.
06
to regard something as an instance of a particular type or as possessing a specific quality
Transitive: to count sb/sth as part of a group
Example
We count this painting as one of the finest examples of modern art.
Many people count her work as a major influence on the industry.
07
have a certain value or carry a certain weight
Intransitive: to count as a certain value | to count for a certain value
Example
His experience in the industry counts for a lot during the hiring process.
In this game, each card counts as one point.
Count
01
the act of saying the numbers out loud in an order
Example
The teacher asked the students to do a count from one to twenty.
He did a quick count of the items on the grocery list.
02
the total number counted
03
a noble title in European countries, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
Example
The count lived in an impressive castle on the outskirts of the village.
In medieval times, the count was responsible for overseeing the administration of his territory.
04
a point argued or discussed
