Recount Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of RECOUNT

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to tell someone about (something that happened)

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to describe or give an account of (an event)

• John later recounted how he got lost on the way home.
• He recounted the conversation that he had with his boss.

Britannica Dictionary definition of RECOUNT

[+ object]

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to count (something) again

• They carefully recounted the votes.
• We recounted the money to make sure it was all there.

Britannica Dictionary definition of RECOUNT

[count]

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a second count of the votes in a very close election

• The election was very close and the loser demanded a recount.