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Word: Counter
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in counter (sense 2)): from Old French conteor, from medieval Latin computatorium, from Latin computare (see compute)
ˈkaʊntə
a long flat-topped fitment across which business is conducted in a shop or bank or refreshments are served in a cafeteria.
Short Definition:flat-topped fitment in shop etc.
a small disc used in board games for keeping the score or as a place marker.
Short Definition:disc used in board games
a device used for counting
Short Definition:device used for counting
Examples:- the counter tells you how many pictures you have taken
Word: Counter
Speech Type: Adjective
Word: Counter
Speech Type: Adverb
Word: Counter
Speech Type: Verb
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