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tally vs count

count vs tally

tally and count both are nouns.

tally and count both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tally Yes No Yes No
count Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tally and count are synonyms defined as:
  • tally and count: the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
Other synonyms of tally include counting, enumeration, numeration, reckoning.
As verbs, count is a hypernym of tally; that is, count is a word with a broader meaning than tally:
  • tally: determine the sum of
  • count: determine the number or amount of
Other hypernyms of tally include enumerate, number, numerate.
tally (noun) count (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
a bill for an amount due the total number counted
tally (verb) count (verb)
determine the sum of include as if by counting
keep score, as in games have faith or confidence in
gain points in a game take account of
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics determine the number or amount of
name or recite the numbers in ascending order
show consideration for; take into account
have weight; have import, carry weight
put into a group
have a certain value or carry a certain weight
Difference between tally and count

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