counting
Translation
counting, tally, calculation
Examples
Counting from one to ten is easy.
Counting from one to ten is easy.
The final counting of the votes took all night.
The final counting of the votes took all night.
Grammar Patterns
((counting)) ((of sth.)) the action of enumerating something The counting of the votes is complete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: calculation, enumeration, tallying
Etymology
From the verb 'count', from Old French 'conter', from Latin 'computare' ('to calculate'). The '-ing' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Picture a child 'counting' on their fingers.