tell off

Joel's boss told him off for being late again.

The Recruit looked thoughtful and told off the days on his fingers.

The provisions were packed over night and sent down by boat, in charge of the steward of the Gtdnare or some person specially told off for the purpose.

To equalize a battalion is to tell off a certain number of companies, usually eight, in such a manner that the several component parts shall consist of the same number of men.