What does TALLY mean?

Word: Tally 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• (n.) a record or count of scores, points, or items
• (v.) to count or record scores, points, or items

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtæli/
• UK: /ˈtæli/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "tally" comes from the Middle English word "tale," which means "a numbered list." It was originally used to refer to a stick used for counting. Today, "tally" is commonly used to refer to a record or count of scores, points, or items, and the act of counting or recording these things. It is often used in sports, finance, and other areas where keeping track of numbers is important.

5. Synonyms:

• record
• scorecard
• register
• tabulation
• count

6. Related Words:

• count
• score
• total
• sumup
• check

7. Example Sentences:

• The teacher kept a tally of the students grades throughout the semester.
• He tallied up the scores at the end of the game.
• The tally of votes showed that she had won by a narrow margin.
• They used a tally stick to keep track of how many sheep they had.