Meaning & use
subitize
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To instantly perceive the number of items in a small group without consciously counting them.
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Most people can subitize up to about four objects at a glance.
Children develop the ability to subitize small sets before they learn to count.
A note on using this word
A term from cognitive psychology; it describes an automatic perceptual skill, not a learned counting strategy.
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