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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumeration
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Watch on Deadline After the flurry of nominations announcements, next comes the inevitable lists of nomination snubs and surprises.—
Cathy Schulman,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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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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Daniel Cole | Reuters Tesla started offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles in its inventory this week, according to listings on the company’s website.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Northlake covers 120 acres, according to JLL’s property listing.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies manage vast inventories of assets, from IT equipment to critical infrastructure.—
Syed Ali,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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That demand, combined with a lack of housing inventory, has kept competition for homes elevated.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
21 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.
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