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/

Verb

to match or agree with something else:

Example:
The numbers on your spreadsheet don't tally with ours.

Noun

a record or count of a number of things:

Example:
Make sure to keep a tally of the number of customers going in and out.