Meaning of the word tally in English

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

tally

US /ˈtæl.i/
UK /ˈtæl.i/

Noun

a record or count of a number of things

Example:
Keep a tally of how many goals each player scores.
The final tally showed a clear victory for the home team.

Verb

to record a score or amount

Example:
The referee will tally the points after each round.
We need to tally up the votes before announcing the winner.
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