counting room

The term "counting room" historically refers to a room where financial transactions and bookkeeping are managed, a concept that originated in the Middle Ages.

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Definition

B2Finance

(technical)A secure area for counting and handling cash, often found in banks, casinos, or large retail establishments.

Example

  • The casino's counting room is equipped with high-security measures to protect the cash.

B2Business

(historical)An office where financial records and books are kept and managed.

Example

  • The company's counting room was always busy at the end of the fiscal year.

B2Elections

(modern)A location where ballots are counted during an election.

Example

  • Volunteers gathered in the counting room to tally the votes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "counting room":

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