counting

UK /ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ US /ˈkaʊ.nɪŋ/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

A count.

The act by which something is counted.

ADJ.

accurate, many

There were many counting errors in the cashier's drawer at the end of the shift.

VERB + COUNTING

am, pass, wasn't

I wasn't counting on the weather being so bad for our picnic.

COUNTING + NOUN

brother's, chickens, minutes, number, people

I've been counting the minutes until my vacation starts next week.

PREP.

from, in, on

There are about fifty people in the room, not counting the children.

noun — the act of counting

Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.

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I am counting on you to deliver the opening address.

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I'm counting on you to join us.

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I am counting on you to join us.

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We're counting on you to wake us up in time, so don't fall asleep.

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I'm counting on you to be strong.

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I'm counting on you.

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