counts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of countsnext
plural of count
1
as in tallies
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43

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as in indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person she's been charged with two counts of larceny

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counts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of count
1
as in tells
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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as in matters
to be of importance punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview

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

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as in considers
to think of in a particular way I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counts
  1. indictments
  2. tells
  3. relies
  4. considers
  5. weighs
  6. depends
  7. allegations
  8. means
Noun
  • In a criminal investigation, two grand juries declined to hand up indictments against him.
    Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sanctions and indictments often don't deter hackers.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of indictments
Verb
  • Then, assess what the metric tells you to determine where changes would best be applied.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Coppola’s story tells the tale well.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • Arcata relies on versatile quarterback Luke Lemke.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Grant relies on its offensive and defensive lines to create scoring opportunities.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of relies
Verb
  • Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Optimus weighs 125 pounds (56 kilograms) and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighs
Verb
  • Either one seems reasonable, if a little long, for a pitcher whose way of getting outs depends on command and changing speeds and shapes, rather than pure power.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What the dubs consist of depends on the language used in the original video.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of depends
Noun
  • Then Sent Them Unwanted Dick Pics Kirwan, 33, did not deny the allegations against him when contacted by Deadline in July.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board exonerated her in one instance and deemed all of the other allegations either unfounded or unsubstantiated.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of allegations
Verb
  • Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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