a way of counting or recording which involves making four vertical marks with the fifth a diagonal across; for example, would represent 7
The count of trees, logs, or other products; to count trees, logs, or other products; to record products, distances, etc., as measured.
to measure and record length of pipe of tubing
To keep a record of selected forest or tree measurements. It usually refers to the recording of certain tree measurements such as height and diameter or number of trees.
to make marks to represent objects counted.
The thickness, width, and length piece count of lumber shipped on a particular order.
the act of counting; "the counting continued for several hours"
The record taken by a tally clerk of details of cargo loaded or discharged.
a record made of cargo loaded or discharged.
A device for recording information. It showed only quantity without identifying what was being measured. c.f. Token. A device for recording information, which showed the measure plus what was being measured.
A record of the number of pieces and footage by grade.
a counting by mark, rather than a listing by name.
v: to measure and record the total length of pipe, casing, or tubing that is to be run in a well.
A tally (also see tally sticks) is an unofficial private observation of an election count carried out under Proportional Representation using the Single Transferable Vote. Tallymen, appointed by political candidates and parties, observe the opening of ballot boxes and watch as the individual ballot papers are counted. Individual Tallymen may be placed to observe the opening of each box and watch as separate bundles of ballot papers are sorted, stacked and counted.