countess Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun female equivalent of a count or earl
   
2. verb determine the number or amount of
   count; numerate; number; enumerate.
   
   • Can you count the books on your shelf?
   • Count your change
3. verb have weight; have import, carry weight
   count; matter; weigh.
   
   • It does not matter much
4. verb show consideration for; take into account
   count; weigh; consider.
   
   • You must consider her age
   • The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient
5. verb name or recite the numbers in ascending order
   count.
   
   • The toddler could count to 100
6. verb put into a group
   count; number.
   
   • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
7. verb include as if by counting
   count.
   
   • I can count my colleagues in the opposition
8. verb have a certain value or carry a certain weight
   count.
   
   • each answer counts as three points
9. verb have faith or confidence in
   count; depend; look; reckon; bet; calculate.
   
   • you can count on me to help you any time
   • Look to your friends for support
   • You can bet on that!
   • Depend on your family in times of crisis
10. verb take account of
    reckon; count.
    
    • You have to reckon with our opponents
    • Count on the monsoon

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