counting
UK: ˈkaʊntɪŋ | US: ˈkaʊntɪŋ
n. the action or process of calculating or enumerating something
v. (present participle of count) calculating or enumerating items sequentially
count<calculate> + ing<noun/verb suffix>
- count: From Old French conter (to add up, recount), derived from Latin computare (com<together> + putare<to reckon>).
- ing: A suffix forming present participles or gerunds, from Old English -ing, -ung.
Etymology Origin:
The word counting traces back to Latin computare, where com- (together) and putare (to reckon) combined to mean "calculate." Through Old French conter, it entered English as count, retaining its core meaning of numerical calculation. The suffix -ing transforms the verb into a noun or continuous action, preserving the original logic of systematic enumeration.
She lost track while counting the coins.
Counting votes accurately is essential in elections.
The machine automates counting inventory.
He practiced counting to 100 in Spanish.
Counting calories helps manage dietary goals.