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counting

The correct spelling is counting.

How to pronounce counting

/ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

Say it like: Cow-nti-ng

The correct spelling is counting. To recite numbers in sequence. For example: "Can you count to a hundred?"

Usage Examples

Can you count to a hundred?

There are three apples; count them.

Your views don’t count here.    It does count if you cheat with someone when you’re drunk.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To recite numbers in sequence.
  2. 2.To determine the number (of objects in a group).
  3. 3.To be of significance; to matter.
  4. 4.To be an example of something: often followed by as and an indefinite noun.
  5. 5.To consider something an example of something.

noun

  1. 1.A count
  2. 2.The act by which something is counted.

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