Tally

What “Tally” means

Intj

1. Target sighted.

Noun

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

Verb

1. To count something.
2. To mathematically calculate a numeric result.
3. To record something by making marks.
4. To make things correspond or agree with each other.
5. To keep score.

Adv

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

Where the word comes from

Clipping of tallyho.

From Middle English talie, from Anglo-Norman tallie and Old French taille (“notch in a piece of wood signifying a debt”), from Medieval Latin tallia, from Latin talea (“a cutting, rod, stick”). Doublet of taille and talea.

From Middle English talien, from the noun (see above). Also from Medieval Latin taliare.

From Middle English tally, talliche, equivalent to tall + -ly.

Business name ideas with “Tally”

Industries where “Tally” fits

We suggest this word for 4 business types and industries, including:

• Accounting Firm
• Bookkeeping Business
• Offices of Certified Public Accountants
• Other Accounting Services