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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Example sentences from the Web for enumerate
Enumerative description has one point of great difference from suggestive description.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterIn enumerative induction we lay stress on the number of instances in which the habit is applied.
Studies in Logical Theory|John DeweyThe copulative or enumerative conjunctions, have only two degrees.
Delsarte System of Oratory|VariousOne is representative or enumerative; the other, suggestive.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
British Dictionary definitions for enumerate
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 forms of enumerate
enumerable, adjectiveenumeration, nounenumerative, adjectiveWord Origin for enumerate
C17: from Latin ēnumerāre, from numerāre to count, reckon; see number
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