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tally

verb

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Meaning

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To count or record items, or for numbers or amounts to match or agree.

Example Sentence

The teacher asked the students to tally the number of correct answers on their quizzes.

Usage Note

Used to keep track of scores in games, count items, or check if numbers or statements match. It's about recording and verifying quantities or agreements.

Synonyms

count record register sum add number

Antonyms

disagree differ miscount ignore separate

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