counter

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈkaʊn.tə/]

Show answer

Senses

1. counter (noun) — sense 1

Definition: One who counts.

Example: He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.

2. counter (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.

Example: The basic idea is that the researcher conducting the transect (called the counter or enumerator) walks along a set path at certain intervals (hourly, daily, monthly, etc.) and tallies all instances of whatever is being surveyed.

3. counter (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

Example: He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.

Connections

No relations.

Comments are not enabled for this type of record.

There is no text to translate.