n.

1. the total number counted
   
   • a blood count
2. the act of counting;
   counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally
   
   • the counting continued for several hours
3. a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl

v.

1. determine the number or amount of;
   number, enumerate, numerate
   
   • Can you count the books on your shelf?
   • Count your change
2. have weight; have import, carry weight;
   matter, weigh
   
   • It does not matter much
3. show consideration for; take into account;
   consider, weigh
   
   • You must consider her age
   • The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient
4. name or recite the numbers
   
   • The toddler could count to 100
5. put into a group;
   number
   
   • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
6. include as if by counting
   
   • I can count my colleagues in the opposition
7. have faith or confidence in;
   bet, depend, look, calculate, reckon
   
   • you can count on me to help you any time
   • Look to your friends for support
   • You can bet on that!
   • Depend on your family in times of crisis
8. take account of;
   reckon
   
   • You have to reckon with our opponents
   • Count on the monsoon