enumerate

verb

enu·mer·ate i-ˈn(y)ü-mə-ˌrāt How to pronounce enumerate (audio)

enumerated; enumerating

transitive verb

: to ascertain the number of : count

: to specify one after another : list

enumerative

i-ˈn(y)ü-mə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce enumerate (audio)

-ˈn(y)üm-rə-

-ˈn(y)ü-mə-rə-

adjective

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The Meaning of Enumerate Gets Specific

In a census year, the U.S. government attempts to enumerate every single citizen of the country—a task that, even in the modern era of technology, isn't truly possible. Medical tests often require the enumeration of bacteria, viruses, or other organisms to determine the progress of a disease or the effectiveness of a medication. Despite its numer- root, you don't have to use numbers when enumerating. For students of government and law, the "enumerated powers" are the specific responsibilities of the Congress, as listed in the U.S. Constitution; these are the only powers that Congress has, a fact that the Tenth Amendment makes even more clearly.

Example Sentences

Let me enumerate my reasons for doing this. I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence.

Recent Examples on the Web Two Books on the Joy of Math ‘A Divine Language’ and ‘Algebra the Beautiful’ enumerate the wonders of equations and formulas.

Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Steven Muñoz’s exceptionally detailed, poster-like woodcuts enumerate threats to bees and butterflies.

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 The report stipulates that due to missing records, the exact numbers may never be known, but Haaland said one goal of the new initiative is to enumerate them as fully as possible.

Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 Conversely, the Constitution does appear to enumerate a right to vote, notably in the Fifteenth Amendment.

Katherine Stewart, The New Republic, 10 May 2022 Any serious music lover can enumerate without difficulty three-dozen Soviet pianists who made important Beethoven recordings.

Norman Lebrecht, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2022 One historian, years ago, decided to collect and enumerate all the scholarly explanations for the fall of Rome.

Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2022 There was a part of me that wanted Janet to take this opportunity to unload on everybody involved — to enumerate the layers of hypocrisy involved in the whole moral panic of it all.

Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2022 Loyal fans can fiercely debate and enumerate the merits of each, like which has the best rides, fireworks and food.

Victoria Brown, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2021 See More

单词	enumerates
释义	enumerate verb enu·mer·ate i-ˈn(y)ü-mə-ˌrāt enumerated; enumerating transitive verb 1 : to ascertain the number of : count 2 : to specify one after another : list enumerative i-ˈn(y)ü-mə-ˌrā-tiv -ˈn(y)üm-rə- -ˈn(y)ü-mə-rə- adjective Did you know? The Meaning of Enumerate Gets Specific In a census year, the U.S. government attempts to enumerate every single citizen of the country—a task that, even in the modern era of technology, isn't truly possible. Medical tests often require the enumeration of bacteria, viruses, or other organisms to determine the progress of a disease or the effectiveness of a medication. Despite its numer- root, you don't have to use numbers when enumerating. For students of government and law, the "enumerated powers" are the specific responsibilities of the Congress, as listed in the U.S. Constitution; these are the only powers that Congress has, a fact that the Tenth Amendment makes even more clearly. Synonyms detail itemize list numerate recite reel off rehearse tick (off) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Let me enumerate my reasons for doing this. I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence. Recent Examples on the Web Two Books on the Joy of Math ‘A Divine Language’ and ‘Algebra the Beautiful’ enumerate the wonders of equations and formulas. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Steven Muñoz’s exceptionally detailed, poster-like woodcuts enumerate threats to bees and butterflies. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 The report stipulates that due to missing records, the exact numbers may never be known, but Haaland said one goal of the new initiative is to enumerate them as fully as possible. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 Conversely, the Constitution does appear to enumerate a right to vote, notably in the Fifteenth Amendment. Katherine Stewart, The New Republic, 10 May 2022 Any serious music lover can enumerate without difficulty three-dozen Soviet pianists who made important Beethoven recordings. Norman Lebrecht, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2022 One historian, years ago, decided to collect and enumerate all the scholarly explanations for the fall of Rome. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2022 There was a part of me that wanted Janet to take this opportunity to unload on everybody involved — to enumerate the layers of hypocrisy involved in the whole moral panic of it all. Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2022 Loyal fans can fiercely debate and enumerate the merits of each, like which has the best rides, fireworks and food. Victoria Brown, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Latin enumeratus, past participle of enumerare, from e- + numerare to count, from numerus number First Known Use 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition enumerate verb enu·mer·ate i-ˈnü-mə-ˌrāt -ˈnyü- enumerated; enumerating 1 : count entry 1 sense 1 2 : to name one after another : list enumerates verb present tense third-person singular of enumerate 1 as in lists to specify one after another I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lists recites outlines itemizes details mentions rehearses cites tabulates catalogs numerates calculates reels off computes tallies ticks (off) figures charts graphs inventories estimates diagrams names catalogues reckons Antonyms & Near Antonyms generalizes 2 as in tells to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added there were more birds hovering about the bird feeder than I could possibly enumerate Synonyms & Similar Words tells counts computes calculates tabulates numbers checks tallies recounts tables totals marks reckons adds (up) ticks (off) 3 as in itemizes to make a list of let's enumerate the top ten reasons why Top Ten lists have gotten out of hand Synonyms & Similar Words lists itemizes inventories numerates counts numbers marks ticks (off) checks (off)
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enumerate

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