Question 1

What does "tally up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the total of a set of numbers, scores, or items.

Question 2

How do you use "tally up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the quiz, the host tallied up the scores and announced the winner.

Question 3

Is "tally up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"tally up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used in contexts ranging from scores and votes to costs and inventory. Often used at the end of a period or event. 'Tally up the scores' is a very natural collocation. Also used intransitively: 'the figures don't tally up' (meaning they don't match).

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