countcarefully

verb
UK /kaʊnt ˈkeəfəli/
US /kaʊnt ˈkerfəli/

To count something slowly and check twice so you do not make a mistake.

Please count carefully so we know exactly how many cookies we have.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To add up money or items with great attention to detail.

The cashier counted carefully before closing the register.

3. To keep track of points or votes in a slow, exact way.

The judge counted carefully to make sure the score was right.

4. To go through a list one by one without skipping anything.

She counted carefully to make sure every student was on the bus.