tally

Meanings

• Noun

  A mark or notch made as a tally or record.

  - "He made a tally of the number of apples."
  - "The tally of votes showed a clear winner."

• Noun or Verb

  The act of keeping a record or account.

  - "The accountant was in charge of the tally."
  - "After the tally was complete, the results were announced."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtæli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtæli/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈtæli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tallyho , tally , enumerate , number

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tally
valley , ally , molly , rally

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Tally (Scottish Gaelic) : A story, legend, or tale.
   

2. Tally (Marathi) : A unit of weight.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Tali, an old measure of weight in Sardinia
   

2. Tolly, a term of endearment in Bengali language
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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tallies, tallying, tallied, tallies, tallied, tallier, tallies, tallest

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Etymology

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

Old English 'tal' meaning 'number'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tally' comes from the Old English word 'tal' which means 'number'.

2. In ancient times, tallies were made by carving notches into bones or sticks.

3. The term 'tally' has been used in literature since the 14th century.

4. In some cultures, tallies were made from beans or pebbles.

5. Tallies were used to keep track of taxes in ancient Rome.

6. In some sports, a tally is used to keep track of the score.

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Related Concepts

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1. Accounting: The process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions and financial information.

2. Record keeping: The practice of maintaining records and data over time.

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Culture

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In ancient times, tallies were used to keep records of various things such as crops, livestock, or taxes. In literature, the term 'tally' has been used metaphorically to refer to an agreement or harmony between two parties.

How to Memorize "tally"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long piece of wood with notches or marks for each item or event.
   - Visualize yourself making a mark or notch each time an event occurs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tally' with the word 'record'.
   - Think of a tally as a way to keep track of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Tallies are records, Tallying keeps track.'
   - Create a rhyme to help remember the word: 'A tally is a tale, That keeps track of the sale.'

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