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tally

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[ US /ˈtæɫi/ ]
[ UK /tˈæli/ ]
VERB
  1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
    The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
    The two stories don't agree in many details
    The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
  2. keep score, as in games
  3. determine the sum of
    Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
  4. gain points in a game
    The home team scored many times
    He hit a home run
    He hit .300 in the past season
NOUN
  1. a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
    their first tally came in the 3rd inning
    the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th
  2. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
    the counting continued for several hours
  3. a bill for an amount due
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  • I was totally expecting you to say that you read a section looking for the miscut part and got yourself hideously freaked out for the bike ride home. Cooperative Blog » Blog Archive » Stephen King
  • Evidentally, this is an effective way for her to keep herself calm because she is easily excitable.
  • Coco Stylewood baby lounger, which is quite fitting, because your pet is totally your baby as well. bostonkayla on 2008-09-24 15: 46: 19 view bostonkayla's Apartment Therapy Main
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