enumerate
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məˌreɪt, ɪˈnyu- 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
1640–50; < Latin ēnumerātus (past participle of ēnumerāre), equivalent to ē- -e + numer(us) number + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
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
Synonyms
1. recapitulate, recount.
1. recapitulate, recount.
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| —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 | |
| 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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
He would enumerate and draw the many differences.
The homemade desserts are almost too many to enumerate.
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.
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