Definition

A detailed list or count of items, where each item is mentioned separately.

Example

The enumeration of the participants in the study was carefully recorded.

Conversation

I was reading about the enumeration of different types of programming languages.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it was fascinating to see how they categorized them.

I love when they provide a detailed enumeration like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enumeration → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "numerare" (meaning to count). The word refers to the act of counting or listing items one by one, effectively bringing them out into a clear count.

Memory Tip

Think of 'counting out' ('e-' means out and 'numerare' means to count) when you hear 'enumeration'.

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