Definition

A person who counts or keeps track of numbers, often in a formal or organized way.

Example

The tallier recorded the votes during the election.

Conversation

Have you seen how fast the tallier worked at the event yesterday?

Yeah, I was really impressed by their speed and accuracy.

I wonder how many counts they had to do in total.

Probably a lot, but they seemed to handle it with ease.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tallier → The word 'tallier' comes from the Old French 'tallier', meaning to tally or count. It refers to a person who counts or keeps a record of numbers, especially in a financial context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'counts' ('tallier' from Old French) — that's why a tallier is a person who keeps track of numbers.

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