Use when mentioning the latest information after changes were made or new data came in. At the last count, the petition had over 4,000 signatures.
Pro Tip 2/3
Implying Increase
This phrase often hints that numbers have increased or changed over time. At the last count, the endangered species had seen a rise in population numbers.
Pro Tip 3/3
Conversational
It's commonly used in casual talk to update others on a situation's current status. You’re asking about donations? At the last count, we had raised $5,000.