as in list
a long list of things one after another
We were provided with an exhaustive enumeration of the inventory, ordered by amount currently on hand.
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Recent Examples of enumeration
The Supreme Court has long since stopped enforcing the Founders’ intention that the federal government be limited by the enumeration of Congress’s powers.
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George F. Will, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Michigan recently released a request for proposals to undertake a new enumeration study this year.
—Alexis J. Handal, The Conversation, 15 July 2024
The country may seem awfully powerful, in static enumerations of economic or military mass, but applied power—actual power out in the world—is something quite different.
—Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
The allocation of federal resources and funding depends on a complete enumeration of AAPI communities.
—Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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George F. Will, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Michigan recently released a request for proposals to undertake a new enumeration study this year.
—Alexis J. Handal, The Conversation, 15 July 2024
The country may seem awfully powerful, in static enumerations of economic or military mass, but applied power—actual power out in the world—is something quite different.
—Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
The allocation of federal resources and funding depends on a complete enumeration of AAPI communities.
—Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for enumeration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumeration
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The fundraiser saw a long list of honorees and presenters take the stage including A Complete Unknown filmmaker James Mangold, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter, Glenn Close, Joel Edgerton, Marielle Heller, R.J. Cutler and Tessa Thompson.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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More than 100,000 people are on the U.S. transplant list, most who need a kidney, and thousands die waiting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The listing presents a rare opportunity for a new buyer, Compass listing agent Neal Ward said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Contrary to realty ethics rules, Pearl did not disclose in the listing that the house doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy, and its building permit expired Feb. 15.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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With a higher rental inventory, landlords and property managers must lower their rent prices in order to compete with one another, Fairweather said.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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And both platforms have shifted business to keep more inventory in the US, CNBC reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
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Its previous iteration boasted a clear vessel, but now customers are treated to red and pink lacquered glass.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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But new research underscores the reasons why some workers are reluctant to use AI or its latest iteration.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Enumeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumeration. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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