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September 05, 2020 Word of the Day

tally /ˈtæli/ noun
tally
/ˈtæli/
noun

plural tallies

Keeping a tally of points scored
Keeping a tally of points scored
Definition of TALLY

[count]

1 a : a recorded count of scores, votes, etc.

  • What is the final tally?

1 b : a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received

  • He kept a daily/running tally [=account] of his expenses.

2 US, informal : a score or point made in a game or sport

  • Her second goal turned out to be the game-winning tally.

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