Meaning of the word recount in English

What does recount mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

recount

US /rɪˈkaʊnt/

UK /rɪˈkaʊnt/

tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience

Example:

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She recounted her adventures in the Amazon.

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He recounted the events of the day in detail.

Synonym:

narrate relate describe report detail

an act of counting again

Example:

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The election results were so close that a recount was ordered.

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The candidate demanded a full recount of the ballots.

Synonym:

re-count recheck audit

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