Wordiyocount
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From Latin computare (to calculate, reckon together), from com- (together) + putare (to reckon). The 'reckoning' sense produces count (to enumerate), countless (too many to count), account (a reckoning), accountability (being answerable), accountant (one who reckons), discount (to subtract from the count), and recount (to count again or tell a story again).
Associated Words
account
To provide explanation; A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review
accountability
The obligation to take responsibility and account for one's actions
accountant
A professional who manages or audits financial records
accountants
Professionals who manage or audit financial records
accounting
The system of recording and analyzing financial transactions; the accounting profession
count
To determine a total number; the result of counting
countless
Too many to be counted; very numerous
discount
A reduction in price; to reduce the price of something
recount
To narrate in detail; a second count of votes