(idiomatic) used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing

a count / the act by which something is counted.

present participle of count

present participle of count on

plural of counting

(intransitive) To recite numbers in sequence. / (transitive) To determine the number of (objects in a group). / (intransitive) To amount to, to number in total.

The act of counting or tallying a quantity. / The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted. / A countdown.

(linguistics, grammar) Countable.

The male ruler of a county. / A nobleman holding a rank intermediate between dukes and barons.

(transitive) to rely on, trust, or expect