Recount meaning

What does “recount” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“recount” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election.

recount

noun

  1. an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election

verb

  1. narrate or give a detailed account of

    “Tell what happened”

    “The father told a story to his child”

  2. count again

    “We had to recount all the votes after an accusation of fraud was made”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University