This is the 371st most frequent Arabic word.
تعد
The Arabic word "تعد" means "consider" or "count."
Here, "تعد" means "prepare" and implies preparation or arrangement of an item.
عليك أن تعد القائمة قبل الاجتماع.
You need to prepare the list before the meeting.
In this context, "تعد" is used to indicate the act of making or preparing something, specifically sweets for an occasion.
إنها تعد الحلويات للمناسبة العائلية.
She prepares sweets for the family occasion.
In this sentence, the word "تعد" means "is considered" and is used to express estimation of Cairo's ranking.