re-count

[ verb ree-kount; noun ree-kount, ree-kount ]

verb (used with object)

1. to count again.

noun

1. a second or additional count, as of votes in an election.

re-count

verb

1. to count (votes, etc) again

noun

1. a second or further count, esp of votes in a closely contested election

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-count¹

First recorded in 1755–65; re- + count ¹

Example Sentences

After a re-count I think that my 1356 is a little too large, and should not be surprised if the 26631⁄2 had been exactly halved.

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Ever, when we re-count the tale, there is something to overturn the theories of the police.

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The old lady had drawn a roll of bank-notes from her pocket, which she proceeded carefully to count and re-count.

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In the fury of despair, the Tories had demanded a re-count of the votes, but this had only altered the majority by three.

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