Tally

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Noun

Singular tally

Plural tallies

1. Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number;
2. Later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
3. Hence, any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.
4. One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
5. A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game.
6. A tally shop.

Translations

• German: Kerbholz n (1)
• Spanish: cuenta f (1), marca f (3)

fr:tally pl:tally