enumerate

[ ih-noo-muh-reyt, ih-nyoo- ]

/ ɪˈnu məˌreɪt, ɪˈnyu- /

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verb (used with object), e·nu·mer·at·ed, e·nu·mer·at·ing.

to mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list: Let me enumerate the many flaws in your hypothesis.

to ascertain the number of; count.

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Origin of enumerate

1640–50; < Latin ēnumerātus (past participle of ēnumerāre), equivalent to ē- e-¹ + numer(us) number + -ātus -ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR enumerate

1. recapitulate, recount.

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e·nu·mer·a·tive

[ih-noo-muh-rey-tiv, -mer-uh-, ih-nyoo-] /ɪˈnu məˌreɪ tɪv, -mər ə-, ɪˈnyu-/, adjectivee·nu·mer·a·tor, nounnon·e·nu·mer·at·ed, adjectivenon·e·nu·mer·a·tive, adjective

pre·e·nu·mer·ate, verb (used with object), pre·e·nu·mer·at·ed, pre·e·nu·mer·at·ing.re·e·nu·mer·ate, verb (used with object), re·e·nu·mer·at·ed, re·e·nu·mer·at·ing.un·e·nu·mer·at·ed, adjectiveun·e·nu·mer·a·tive, adjectivewell-e·nu·mer·at·ed, adjective

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Because all quacks operate using the exact same methods, which are enumerated with extreme detail in NUTS!
The Strange, True Tale of the Old-Timey Goat Testicle-Implanting 'Governor'|Penny Lane|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All detailed mechanisms for “popular decision making, divided powers, and enumerated rights.”
One U.S. Constitution Just Wasn’t Enough|Tom Arnold-Forster|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But as I wrote last week, you cannot use semantic games to do an end run around an enumerated constitutional right.
Should People Be Forced to Buy Liability Insurance for their Guns?|Megan McArdle|December 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Except for one thing: you can't do an end-run around an enumerated right with some sort of semantic game.
You Can't Save Gun Control With Word Games|Megan McArdle|December 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

In his earlier writings he gives six species but in the last edition of the Bushberg Catalogue thirteen are enumerated.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
Several other powers belonging to this Spirit are also enumerated by Paul.
The Gospel: An Exposition of its First Principles|Brigham Henry Roberts
Bohemia also must be enumerated in the list of Talmudical centers, for it produced some men421 famous for Jewish knowledge.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
To the duties previously enumerated, may be added the art of choosing and retaining servants.
Fenelon's Treatise on the Education of Daughters|Franois Fnelon
His works are enumerated, but the catalogue looks ephemeral.
Notes and Queries, Number 166, January 1, 1853|Various

British Dictionary definitions for enumerated

enumerate

/ (ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt) /

verb

(tr) to mention separately or in order; name one by one; list

(tr) to determine the number of; count

Canadian to compile or enter (a name or names) in a voting list for an area

Derived Formsenumerable, adjectiveenumeration, nounenumerative, adjective

Word Origin for enumerate

C17: from Latin ēnumerāre, from numerāre to count, reckon; see number

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Word Origin and History for enumerated

enumerate

1610s, from or modeled on Latin enumeratus, past participle of enumerare (see enumeration). Middle English had annumerate (early 15c.). Related: Enumerated; enumerating.

enumerate

verb (used with object), e·nu·mer·at·ed, e·nu·mer·at·ing.

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