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enumerate
[ih-noo-muh-reyt, ih-nyoo-]
verb (used with object)
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.
Synonyms: ,to ascertain the number of; count.
enumerate
/ ɪˈːəˌɪ /
verb
(tr) to mention separately or in order; name one by one; list
(tr) to determine the number of; count
to compile or enter (a name or names) in a voting list for an area
Other Word Forms
- enumerative adjective
- enumerator noun
- nonenumerative adjective
- preenumerate verb (used with object)
- reenumerate verb (used with object)
- unenumerative adjective
- ˈԳܳ adjective
- ˌԳܳˈپDz noun
- ˈԳܳپ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of enumerate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of enumerate1
Example Sentences
He also posted an image of the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants that appeared to mock the plight of federal workers, who had been asked by Musk to enumerate their job accomplishments of the last week.
He said he expected that standard would be applied in Iowa, even if state law does not specifically enumerate it.
He asked the editorial page leaders to create a feature enumerating the records of Trump and Harris during their respective four years as president and vice president.
He also enumerated his contributions to the Black community and rejected the idea that he is “hiding” to evade legal consequences.
There’s a journalistic quality to the movie, which delivers a readily digestible summary of Beckett’s life, with all the important moments neatly enumerated.
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When To Use
Enumerate means to name or list things one by one.Enumerate is typically used as a more formal alternative to the verb list. It emphasizes the fact that things are being specifically identified and listed one at a time.Less commonly, enumerate simply means to count. In Canada, it has a much more specific use: it means to enter names in an area’s voting list.Example: I welcome constructive criticism, but you don’t have to enumerate every single one of my mistakes in front of the rest of the people at the meeting.
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