counting

verb

Definition of countingnext
present participle of count
1
as in telling
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added count the baseball gloves in the storage locker to see if there are enough to go around

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Relevance
2
as in weighing
to be of importance punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview

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3
as in relying
to place reliance or trust I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in considering
to think of in a particular way I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counting
  1. telling
  2. weighing
  3. relying
  4. considering
  5. computing
  6. depending
  7. regarding
  8. calculating
Verb
  • Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of weighing
Verb
  • Starting a business without external funding means relying on personal resources and creativity to solve problems.
    Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is similar to the risk of relying too much on AI tools in software engineering.
    Julius Hietala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of relying
Verb
  • Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Prior to joining Moth Quantum, Ferdi worked at quantum computing company Quantinuum, which formed in 2021 when Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell Quantum Solutions merged.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The amount of computing power behind quantum machines is growing rapidly.
    Jason McNutt, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of computing
Verb
  • The Vulcan can be launched with up to six strap ons depending on mission requirements.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Responsibility for archaeological excavations in the West Bank, which is home to thousands of historic sites, is currently shared between the Palestinian Authority and depending on the location, a unit in Israel’s Civil Administration.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of depending
Verb
  • This past March, the committee amended its previous decision regarding the actor Hinton Battle, expanding the number of marquee dimmings from select Broadway theaters to all 41 Broadway theaters.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • To see how the fashion industry is faring regarding sustainability, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, sat down with Peter Sadera, editor-in-chief, Sourcing Journal, to discuss the positives pushing things forward, as well as the obstacles blocking more progress.
    Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • Also, calculating the correct payment amount can be difficult when income fluctuates during the year and from year to year.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Mapping assets and services as well as creating threat models are key to understanding interconnections and calculating supply chain implications.
    Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of calculating
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counting (on or upon)

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