re-count

American  

[ree-kount, ree-kount, ree-kount] / riˈkaʊnt, ˈriˌkaʊnt, riˈkaʊnt /

verb (used with object)

1. to count again.

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noun

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

re-count British  

verb

1. to count (votes, etc) again

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noun

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

Usage

What does re-count mean? A re-count is a second or additional count, such as of votes or money, as in The election vote re-count had everyone wondering who really won the race. To re-count is to count the same thing again, as in Every time I re-count my cash drawer, the total comes out different. Re-count can be confused with recount (no hyphen). To recount something is relate or narrate something, as when you recount your fishing adventures to your friends. Example: There were some distractions during the first count, so I think we need a re-count.

Etymology

Origin of re-count

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

Example Sentences

The margin separating the rivals was close enough to trigger a re-count of the more than 8,500 votes cast.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2016

In his first race for public office, in 1962, a re-count won Carter a seat in the state senate.

From Time Magazine Archive

A re-count requested by Durkin pronounced him the winner by ten, and he jokingly began calling himself "Landslide."

From Time Magazine Archive

Coleman's lawyers are challenging the results of the election and the re-count in a trial set to begin in state district court on Monday.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Garrick's Pupil by Filon, Auguston