Tally meaning in English

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Definition

to tally: to count, to keep score, to total, to record numbers verb

To tally is often used to talk about counting votes and scoring goals in a sporting context:

We tallied the votes several times, and it still seems that George W. lost the election. Shall we count them again?

The football team tallied two goals in the last few minutes.

to tally (with): to correspond, to agree, to match, to fit (with) verb

These figures you're showing me don't tally with Icarus's calculations. Can you check them again please?

Examples

"Votes will be tallied over the weekend, and we will have a meeting on Monday, in addition to our regularly scheduled staff meeting, to discuss the results and take your questions."
"The votes will be tallied over the weekend, and we will have a meeting on Monday, in addition to our regularly scheduled staff meeting, to discuss the results, and take your questions."

Exercise 1

According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?

Votes will be counted on Saturday and/or Sunday, before Monday's meeting.

The results of the vote will be discussed during the staff meeting.

A pencil or pen may be used to fill in the boxes on the form.

I don't know

According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?

Votes will be counted on Saturday and/or Sunday, before Monday's meeting.

This is a true statement. Bruno writes that the votes will be "tallied" over the weekend. To "tally" is similar to the verb "to count", though we often use "tally" to talk about votes. The expression "over the weekend" indicates that this action will take place on Saturday or Sunday (or both), before Monday's meeting.

The results of the vote will be discussed during the staff meeting.

This is the only statement which is not true. The staff will have a meeting "in addition to" the staff meeting on Monday to discuss the results of the vote.

A pencil or pen may be used to fill in the boxes on the form.

This is a true statement. Bruno writes that either a pen or pencil may be used to complete the form. Bruno is a very generous man.

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