number of divisions; count
Refers to the number of divisions, segments, or countable units in a context such as games, measurements, or partitions. Often used in technical or specific counting situations.
Count the number of intersections on the Go board.
The divisions on this ruler are marked in millimeters.
Compound of 目 (me, 'division, mark') and 数 (kazu, 'number'). The reading めかず is a straightforward combination.