countfunction
nounUK /ˈkaʊnt ˌfʌŋkʃən/
US /ˈkaʊnt ˌfʌŋkʃən/
A count function is a tool that tells you how many things are in a group.
Use the count function to see how many apples are in the basket.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In math, a count function counts how many items meet a certain rule.
The count function showed that five students wore red shirts.
3. In computer programs, a count function adds up how many times something happens.
The program's count function tracked every click on the button.
4. A count function can count the number of letters or words in a text.
The count function told us the story had 120 words.