1. 1. To name or list (the units of a group or collection) one by one in order to determine a total; number.
   2. To recite numerals in ascending order up to and including: count three before firing.
   3. To include in a reckoning; take account of: ten dogs, counting the puppies.
   4. To include by or as if by counting: Count me in.
   5. To exclude by or as if by counting: Count me out.
2. Informal
   1. To include by or as if by counting: Count me in.
   2. To exclude by or as if by counting: Count me out.
3. To believe or consider to be; deem: Count yourself lucky.

1. To recite or list numbers in order or enumerate items by units or groups: counted by tens.
2. 1. To have importance: You really count with me.
   2. To have a specified importance or value: Their opinions count for little. Each basket counts for two points.
3. Music To keep time by counting beats.

1. The act of counting or calculating.
2. 1. A number reached by counting.
   2. The totality of specific items in a particular sample: a white blood cell count.
3. Law Any of the separate and distinct charges in an indictment.
4. Sports The counting from one to ten seconds, during which time a boxer who has been knocked down must rise or be declared the loser.
5. Baseball The number of balls and strikes that an umpire has called against a batter.
6. To rely on; depend on: You can count on my help.
7. To be confident of; anticipate: counted on getting a raise.

1. To rely on; depend on: You can count on my help.
2. To be confident of; anticipate: counted on getting a raise.

Synonyms: These verbs mean to be of significance or importance: an opinion that counts; actions that import little; decisions that really matter; thoughts that signify much; considerations that weigh with her.