Count towards
verb
To be included or considered as part of something, especially in calculations or assessments.
The marks from your presentation will count towards your final grade.
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- count towards the total
- count towards the final grade
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To be considered as an activity that contributes to the fulfillment of a requirement or purpose.
These volunteering hours will count towards your community service requirement.
Often appears as...
- count towards the requirement
- count towards the purpose
verb
To be included or considered as part of something, especially in calculations or assessments.
The marks from your presentation will count towards your final grade.
Often appears as...
- count towards the total
- count towards the final grade
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To be considered as an activity that contributes to the fulfillment of a requirement or purpose.
These volunteering hours will count towards your community service requirement.
Often appears as...
- count towards the requirement
- count towards the purpose
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Partial Impact
Understand that only a fraction of your work or performance will contribute to the larger goal.
The weekly quizzes only count towards 20% of the semester's mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sole Factor
Know that 'count towards' implies there are other components that will be considered.
Participation in class discussions will count towards your participation score, along with attendance.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Contribution
It's used when each step adds up to reach a point, like saving money part by part.
Every dollar saved counts towards buying a new car.
Pro Tip 1/3Partial Impact
Understand that only a fraction of your work or performance will contribute to the larger goal.
The weekly quizzes only count towards 20% of the semester's mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sole Factor
Know that 'count towards' implies there are other components that will be considered.
Participation in class discussions will count towards your participation score, along with attendance.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Contribution
It's used when each step adds up to reach a point, like saving money part by part.
Every dollar saved counts towards buying a new car.
Pro Tip 1/3Partial Impact
Understand that only a fraction of your work or performance will contribute to the larger goal.
The weekly quizzes only count towards 20% of the semester's mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sole Factor
Know that 'count towards' implies there are other components that will be considered.
Participation in class discussions will count towards your participation score, along with attendance.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Contribution
It's used when each step adds up to reach a point, like saving money part by part.
Every dollar saved counts towards buying a new car.
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