tally

Noun

tally noun

1. (by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
2. (by extension) Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.
3. One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
4. A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game.

tally noun

1. A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.

Verb

tally verb

1. To count something.
2. To record something by making marks.
3. To make things correspond or agree with each other.
4. To keep score.

Interjection

tally interjection

1. Target sighted.“(Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.””

Adverb

tally adverb

1. In a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.