counting
noun
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkaʊntɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
“The counting continued for several hours.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The counting continued for several hours.”noun
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Determine the number or amount of.
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Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted.
A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government.
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Counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle).
A measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events.
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Sense: counting
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