Enumerate

/ɪˈnuːməˌreɪt/ or /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/ verb

Definition

To name or list things one by one.

Etymology

From Latin *enumerare* ('to count out, list'), from *e-* ('out') + *numerare* ('to count'), from *numerus* ('number'). It literally means 'to count out by number.'

Kelly Says

To enumerate is to turn a pile into a sequence—messy 'stuff' becomes item 1, item 2, item 3. The moment you enumerate, you force clarity; vague becomes countable.

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