count-n; 7 Senses

Sense Number 1: an enumerated total number

Commentary: COUNT[+quantity][+total][+enumerated][+of_collection]
NOTE: references a number, not the act of determining the number (Sense 2)

Examples:
The patient's white blood count seems lower than normal.
342 is the final count for people registered for the conference
The count to the batter is currently two balls and two strikes. (a recalculated number after each pitch during baseball which represents number of balls and strikes)

Mappings:
PropBank: count.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: the act of enumerating or tallying a total

Commentary: COUNT[+event][+enumeration][+of_total]
NOTE: implies an agent or actor doing the enumeration

Examples:
The teacher did a count of hands to see how many students wanted a take-home exam.
They did a second count of divers on the boat to make sure no one had been left in the water.
The party's only candidate was eliminated after the first count of votes.

Mappings:
PropBank: count.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: act of reciting numbers to time something

Commentary: COUNT[+event][+speech_act][+recitation][+of_numbers][+sequenced][+as_timer]

Examples:
The dancers had to hold the pose for a count of seven.
The boxer did not get up again during the referee's count to ten.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 4: a criminal charge against someone

Commentary: COUNT[+event][+speech_act][+legal][+charge][+criminal]

Examples:
The man was arrested on two counts of assault and battery.
Each terrorist will be charged with 200 counts of first-degree murder.
They dropped one count of drunk driving against John.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3a

Sense Number 5: an issue or topic for consideration

Commentary: COUNT[+information][+issue][+consideration]

Examples:
This program remains vulnerable on a number of counts.
On several counts, Bill would make a better CEO than Bob.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 6: a European nobleman of equal rank with a British earl

Commentary: COUNT[+person][+role][+nobleman][+european][+equal_to][+earl][+british]

Examples:
There were many dukes, counts and earls at the palace's grand ball.
The dashing Hungarian count bowed and kissed the lady's hand.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 7: a measure of the density of woven fabric

Commentary: COUNT[+quantity][+measure][+density][+of_fabric][+woven]

Examples:
The finer the yarn, the greater its count per length.
These fine Egyptian cotton sheets have a high thread count.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 4