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counter
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. counter
  2. 2. counting device
  3. 3. (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.)
  4. 4. counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.)
This word is borrowed from English and refers to a counter, such as a shop counter, a reception desk, or a bar counter where customers sit. It is also used in computing and gaming contexts to mean a counter or a scoring mechanism.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I accidentally pressed the counter too many times and lost count!

Sentence 2

By the way, what's the maximum number on the counter?

Sentence 3

I put a small counter on the edge of the desk to keep track.

Sentence 4

I panicked when I found the counter had reset to zero.

Sentence 5

Please reset the counter to zero beforehand.