counting
nounUK /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
US /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
Counting is saying numbers in order to find out how many things there are.
The little girl practiced counting her toys from one to ten.
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2. The act of adding up or calculating a total.
The counting of the votes took all night.
3. Relying or depending on someone or something.
She was counting on her friend to help.
4. Considering something to be important or included.
Every small effort counts when you are counting your blessings.