Meaning of the word enumerate in English

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

enumerate

US /ɪˈnuː.mɚ.eɪt/
UK /ɪˈnjuː.mə.reɪt/

Verb

1.

mention (a number of things) one by one

Example:
He paused to enumerate the reasons for his decision.
The witness was asked to enumerate the events of that evening.
2.

establish the number of

Example:
The census aims to enumerate the entire population.
It's important to enumerate all the items before packing them.