enumeration

[ɪˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən]

enumeration Definition

  • 1the action of mentioning a number of things one by one
  • 2the action of establishing the number of something

Using enumeration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enumeration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The enumeration of the votes took several hours.

  • Example

    The census is an enumeration of the population.

  • Example

    The book contains an enumeration of all the species found in the area.

enumeration Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for enumeration

Phrases with enumeration

  • a counting process that includes every member of a population

    Example

    A complete enumeration of the population is necessary for accurate statistics.

  • a counting process that includes only a portion of a population

    Example

    A partial enumeration of the population can still provide useful information.

  • enumeration district

    a geographic area assigned to a census taker for the purpose of counting the population

    Example

    The census taker was responsible for visiting every household in his assigned enumeration district.

Origins of enumeration

from Latin 'enumeratio', from 'enumerare' meaning 'to count out'

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Summary: enumeration in Brief

'Enumeration' [ɪˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən] refers to the action of counting or listing items one by one. It is often used in the context of official processes such as voting, censuses, and scientific studies. Examples include 'The enumeration of the votes took several hours' and 'The book contains an enumeration of all the species found in the area.'