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countable [′kau̇nt·ə·bəl]
(mathematics)
Either finite or denumerable. Also known as enumerable.
(mathematics)countable - A term describing a set which is isomorphic to a subet of the natural numbers. A countable set has "countably many" elements. If the isomorphism is stated explicitly then the set is called "a counted set" or "an enumeration".

Examples of countable sets are any finite set, the natural numbers, integers, and rational numbers. The real numbers and complex numbers are not


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But these were a minority always, generally a very small one, often so small a one as to be countable on the fingers of your hand.
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rather see us engaged in those degrading sports, than to see us behaving like intellectual, moral, and ac- countable beings.
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