In 1778, it was calculated to be about ten millions; and, by an enumeration made in 1787, the population was ascertained to be 10,409,879; and Boetticher, in his Statistical Accounts, states the population at 11 millions.
Source: tatoeba (1729103)
Enumeration
/ɪˌnjuːməˈɹeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "enumeration" (106 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Strong matches (31)
Noun(22 words)
count upcounting by onescounting conceptcounting objectscounting processcounting strategycounting usagecountingscounts occurrencesenumeratingfollowinggerman zählenheadcountindexing processinventoryitem numberingitemizationitemized listitemizinglist numbering
Related words (53)
Noun(26 words)
litanieslitanymost numberingnatural-numberingnumbered listnumberingnumberingsnumerate numbersnumeratingnumerationnumerationsorder-numberingordered listpopulation countsquantity countingrecitalrecitationreckoningrollspecifications
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Verb(1 words)
numerate items
Adjective(2 words)
numerical countsample count
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: counting, academic enumeration, account, accounting, active list.
- Sentence evidence is available for enumeration, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "enumeration".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "enumeration"
Keep "enumeration" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "enumeration" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "enumeration", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "enumeration" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesacademic enumerationbulleted listcomplete enumerationitemized listnumbered liststepwise enumeration
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Complete enumeration of the different parts of a carriage does not make a carriage.
Source: tatoeba (2349289)
The list contains twenty-five items. But it's not a complete enumeration of what is required, only the most important.
Source: tatoeba (10086781)
using the serial comma in enumerations
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "enumeration"?
Closest matches include counting, academic enumeration, account, accounting, active list.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "enumeration"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.