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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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
  • When her mother returned to Clinton, Andrea never considered telling her what had happened.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement But telling officers not to lie during interrogations is not among them.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • During closed sessions in recent months, the Village Board has been weighing more specific options to incentivize Woodsonia to take on the Marketplace redevelopment project.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the larger trays from the study could produce loaves weighing nearly seven pounds—suggesting that bakers may have made bread for many people to enjoy together.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighing
Verb
  • However, the Dodgers stuck with him, relying on him to start Game 3 of each of the National League Division Series (against the Padres), the National League Championship Series (against the Mets), and the World Series (against the Yankees).
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From the start, the duo adopted an iterative design process, relying on small, focused experiments to shape their platform.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of relying
Verb
  • However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To avoid unnecessary stress, set Achievable goals by considering your current workload and available time.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • How much will this impact China's computing power capabilities?
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, the quantum computing landscape is still in its early stages, and the race is far from over.
    Dan Irvine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of computing
Verb
  • Though there is variation depending on the locale, on the whole, the color-happy interiors in the show are closer to the idealistic vision of homes displayed in the era’s advertisements.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Retail stores that don’t sell liquor, like grocery stores and convenience stores, have varying hours for beer and wine sales depending on the day.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of depending
Verb
  • No further details have been shared regarding identification of the body or speculation as to what occurred, as the investigation is ongoing.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, hours may vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their specific hours before visiting.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • This has implications for companies calculating their effective tax rates under the GLOBE rules, so a pretty important topic for taxpayers.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In calculating the net present value, the owner should use an appropriate discount rate.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculating
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