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Count against

/kaʊnt əˈɡɛnst/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To be considered a negative factor that harms someone's reputation or standing.

  • Her lack of formal education might count against her in the job interview.
  • His previous criminal record could count against him in court.

2. To contribute negatively or disadvantageously to the overall assessment of someone or something.

  • The delay in project completion will count against the team's final performance evaluation.
  • If you arrive late, it will likely count against you when it's time for promotion considerations.

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