the total number counted; a blood count'

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order; the counting continued for several hours

[ Syn: counting , numeration , enumeration , reckoning , tally ]

a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl

determine the number or amount of; Can you count the books on your shelf?; Count your change

[ Syn: number , enumerate , numerate ]

have weight; have import, carry weight; It does not matter much

[ Syn: matter , weigh ]

show consideration for; take into account; You must consider her age; The judge considered the offenders youth and was lenient

[ Syn: consider , weigh ]

name or recite the numbers in ascending order; The toddler could count to 100'

put into a group; The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members

[ Syn: number ]

include as if by counting; I can count my colleagues in the opposition'

have a certain value or carry a certain weight; each answer counts as three points'

have faith or confidence in; you can count on me to help you any time; Look to your friends for support; You can bet on that!; Depend on your family in times of crisis

[ Syn: bet , depend , look , calculate , reckon ]

take account of; You have to reckon with our opponents; Count on the monsoon

[ Syn: reckon ]