counts
verbUK /kaʊnts/
US /kaʊnts/
Counts means adds up numbers to find how many there are.
She counts her toys to make sure none are missing.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Matters or has importance.
Every vote counts in the election.
3. The plural of count, meaning totals or tallies.
The final counts showed a close race.
4. Charges or accusations in a legal case.
The judge read out the counts against the defendant.