SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

enumerate

verb

To list or specify items one by one.

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List one by one

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Usage distinction

Count determines quantity; enumerate can identify each item without focusing on the total.

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See enumerate in use

The report will enumerate the materials needed for restoration.
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The revised guide used a simple table to delineate responsibilities for tools, planting areas, and event setup. Beneath each heading, Mei could enumerate the necessary actions in a sensible order.
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