Meaning of the word counts in English

What does counts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

counts

US /kaʊnts/
UK /kaʊnts/

Noun

the act of determining the total number of something

Example:
The final counts of the votes are still coming in.
We need to do a quick counts of the inventory.

Verb

1.

to determine the total number of a collection of items

Example:
She counts the money carefully before putting it in the safe.
The teacher counts the students present in the class.
2.

to be important or to matter

Example:
Every vote counts in an election.
It's not how much you spend, it's the thought that counts.