e·nu·mer·ate

[ih-noo-muh-reyt, ih-nyoo-]
verb (used with object), e·nu·mer·at·ed, e·nu·mer·at·ing.
1.
to mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list: Let me enumerate the many flaws in your hypothesis.
2.
to ascertain the number of; count.

Origin:
1640–50; < Latin ēnumerātus (past participle of ēnumerāre), equivalent to ē- -e + numer(us) number + -ātus -ate1

e·nu·mer·a·tive [ih-noo-muh-rey-tiv, -mer-uh-, ih-nyoo-] , adjective
e·nu·mer·a·tor, noun
non·e·nu·mer·at·ed, adjective
non·e·nu·mer·a·tive, adjective
pre·e·nu·mer·ate, verb (used with object), pre·e·nu·mer·at·ed, pre·e·nu·mer·at·ing.
re·e·nu·mer·ate, verb (used with object), re·e·nu·mer·at·ed, re·e·nu·mer·at·ing.
un·e·nu·mer·at·ed, adjective
un·e·nu·mer·a·tive, adjective
well-e·nu·mer·at·ed, adjective


1. recapitulate, recount.
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enumerate (ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to mention separately or in order; name one by one; list
2.  (tr) to determine the number of; count
3.  (Canadian) to compile or enter (a name or names) in a voting list for an area
 
[C17: from Latin ēnumerāre, from numerāre to count, reckon; see number]
 
e'numerable
 
adj
 
enumer'ation
 
n
 
e'numerative
 
adj

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Word Origin & History

enumerate
1640s, from L. enumerat-, pp. stem of enumerare (see enumeration). Related: Enumerated; enumerating.
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Example sentences
We will enumerate people who live or stay in group quarters, such as group
  homes, and workers' group living quarters.
Since the census began, the government has attempted to enumerate citizens in
  terms of the important categories of the period.
If it didn't take a master to enumerate all the qualitative characteristics of
  a painting, there would be far more masterpieces.
The interesting twists on reality here are too many to enumerate.
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