tally

verb [I/T] (COUNT)

/ˈtæl·i/

Definition

› to count or calculate something: [T] The judges are tallying the scores. [T] Zolga tallied (= scored) 16 points. [M] She tallies up our expenses each month.

(Definition of tally verb (COUNT) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not worth having

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