Enumerate

Verb

Definition: To mention or list (a number of things) one by one.

Synonyms: List, Itemize, Count, Tally

Antonyms: Combine, Summarize

Examples:

The teacher asked the students to enumerate the steps in the scientific method.
The report enumerated all the reasons for the company's success.

Mnemonics:

'Enum' sounds like 'in them' - imagine going in and counting each item in a list.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English (in the sense 'mention one by one', originally as a mathematical term meaning 'reckon by enumeration'): from Latin enumerat- 'counted out', from the verb enumerare, from e- 'out' + numerare 'count'.

Historical Usage:

The word originated from Latin and has retained its core meaning of counting or listing items.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Enumerate the pros and cons"

Explanation:

To list the advantages and disadvantages of a situation or decision.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'enumerate' with 'estimate'.

Explanation:

'Enumerate' means to explicitly list or count each item, while 'estimate' means to make an approximate calculation or guess.