runningcount
nounUK /ˈrʌnɪŋ kaʊnt/
US /ˈrʌnɪŋ kaʊnt/
A running count is a number that keeps changing as you add or take away things.
The teacher kept a running count of how many books the class read.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A count that is updated continuously as events happen.
The app shows a running count of steps you take each day.
3. In card games, a mental tally of cards seen to help estimate what remains.
He kept a running count of the high cards during the game.
4. A cumulative record used to track progress over time.
The nurse kept a running count of the patient's heartbeats.