count-up

Ascending numerical sequence

A count-up is a sequential count from a lower number to a higher one, the opposite of a countdown.

While countdowns build anticipation toward an event, count-ups typically measure elapsed time or accumulated progress: The count-up showed how long the system had been running.

As a verb, to count up means to tally or add together: Count up the votes.

progression

sequence

Ordered succession of elements

one-by-one · sequential · ascending · ordinal · linear · series · succession · chronological · upward · gradual

accumulation

total

Complete sum

buildup · amassing · compounding · pooling · tallying · summation · subtotal

timer

stopwatch

Interval timing device

duration · timing · interval · reset · start · finish · lap

tally

enumeration

Sequential listing of items

itemization · listing · scorekeeping · record-keeping · census · cataloging · marking · ticking · numbering · headcount

Opposites
direction of counting

count-upcountdown

Backward enumeration to zero

count-down · counting down · decrement · deduction · subtraction

Family

count, counts, counted, counting, counter, counters, countable, uncountable, recount

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G