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  1. transitive verb To name or list (the units of a group or collection) one by one in order to determine a total; number.
  2. transitive verb To recite numerals in ascending order up to and including: count three before firing.
  3. transitive verb To include in a reckoning; take account of: ten dogs, counting the puppies.
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  • The important thing is that when it counts, where it counts -- with your patients -- you aren't holding back. —  Head Nurse
  • The quantity vs quality in terms of word counts is a decent rule of thumb but I wouldn't rely too heavily on it. —  Design daily news
  • They actually wanted to recount a sample of 10\% to see if their counts were accurate or needed a fuill recount. 800 votes, guys. —  Answerbag: Latest Questions in Question Categories
  • Wednesday morning's snowfall reached up to 3.5 inches in spots throughout Central Jersey, according to unofficial counts from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. —  Home News Tribune - News
  • Stick to word counts, don't use too many superfluous adjectives, keep it factual and informative. —  PublicTechnology.net
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