Word Meaning

Meaning of tally

- Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
- Hence, any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book; especially, one kept in duplicate.
- One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
- A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a tally in a game.
- A tally shop. See Tally shop, below.
- To score with correspondent notches; hence, to make to correspond; to cause to fit or suit.
- To check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard.
- To be fitted; to suit; to correspond; to match.
- To make a tally; to score; as, to tally in a game.
- Stoutly; with spirit.

Crossword clue for tally

- Count
- Count up
- Current score or amount
- Full number
- Keep count
- Keep score
- Number
- Reckoning
- Score
- Score is covered in vital lyrics