counting
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
KK: /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The action or process of determining the total number of items or people.
Example
Counting the votes took longer than expected.
Conversation
Did you finish counting all the votes yet?
Not yet, but I’m almost done with the first batch.
I remember last time, counting took forever!
Yeah, but this time I have a better system.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tally
enumeration
reckoning
Antonyms
disregard
neglect
omission
verb
Definition
The action of determining the total number of items or people by listing them one by one.
Example
She is counting the number of apples in the basket.
Tense Forms
Past: counted
Past Participle: counted
Conversation
What are you counting over there?
I'm just keeping track of my steps for today.
That's a great idea! I should start counting mine too.
Root Explanation
Counting → It is formed from "count" (from Old French *conter*, meaning to tell or recount) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "counting" refers to the action of telling or recounting numbers.
Memory Tip
Think of 'telling' or 'recounting' numbers when you hear 'counting' — that's the action of counting.
Visually Confused Words
accounting
scouting
mounting
outing
courtling
commuting
columning
wonting