Tally
/ˈtæli/
Definitions
- (n.) An official count or record of votes, accounts, or transactions.
The committee verified the tally of votes before announcing the results.
- (v.) To count, record, or agree with an amount or number.
The accountant tallied the expenses to ensure accuracy.
Forms
- tallies
- tallied
- tallying
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'tally' often refers to an official count or record, especially of votes or financial accounts. Precision in tallying is crucial for audit and verification purposes.
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