count
verb (used with object)
to check over (the separate units or groups of a collection) one by one to determine the total number; add up; enumerate.
counts
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present tense formof count (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Patterson claims she suffered several counts of "substantial miscarriage of justice" because the trial judge erred in deciding what evidence could be presented.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
He has said many of them are focused on view counts and followers instead of offering trustworthy information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Bear, 36, admitted five counts of failing to comply with the register notification requirements at Thames Magistrates' Court and was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The company’s AI revenue, which counts all PCs and smartphones with dedicated AI accelerators, AI and GPU servers and related services, jumped 60%, to now account for 35% of all revenue.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
It’s almost dark as Babs counts out the cash.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
