tallies

Meanings

• Noun

  A record or tally of numbers, marks, or votes.

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Synonyms

enumerate , number , tally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tallies
valley , melly , jolly , qually , dolly , rally

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Variants

List of all variants of tallies that leads to same result
tallies , tally , tallied , tallying

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old French 'taler' meaning 'to count'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Tallies were used as early as the Roman Empire for tax collection.

2. In ancient Egypt, tallies were made from clay tablets.

3. The term 'tally' is also used in the context of a balanced account or settlement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scorecard: A scorecard is a type of tally used in sports to keep track of the scores.

2. Voter Registration: Voter registration tallies help to determine the number of eligible voters in an election.

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Culture

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In historical context, tallies were used to keep track of taxes, debts, or other obligations. In modern times, they are used in various fields such as sports, elections, and accounting.

How to Memorize "tallies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long list of numbers or marks being tallied one by one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tallies' with the concept of keeping a record or count.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tally-All' to remember the meaning of the word.

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