To tally is to add up, like keeping the score of a game. The word tally has to do with counting. It comes from the Latin word for “stick” because people used to keep a tally by marking a stick. Tally can be the total, or the act of adding it all up.

How do you use the word tally?

First, click the “Insert” tab, then click the “Shapes” button and choose the first Line shape. Position the cursor on the page, press the “Shift” key to keep a straight line and drag the mouse. Release the “Shift” key and the first tally mark appears.

What is meant by term tally?

1a : a recorded reckoning or account (as of items or charges) keep a daily tally of accidents. b : a score or point made (as in a game) 2 : a device (such as a notched rod or mechanical counter) for visibly recording or accounting especially business transactions.