how can design Quantifier through up/down counter?

Hi. I am designing quantifier through up/down counter but I am not getting one point here if someone could help in the following statement. Snap is also attached. Also please suggest me how can I design like the attached quantifier ?

" The following quantifier transforms the digitally filtered control signal to a 9-b control value to maneuver the 9-b digitally controlled delay line"

what does it means ? will the counter is 9-bit ?

Thanks in advance.