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Recount Definition & Meaning

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"

"Recount" in song lyrics

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  • "That lacks essential punches like the presidential recount"
    Virtuoso f/ Casual, Del — All We Know
  • "american idol recount"
    AOL — AOL
  • "florida recount"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does recount mean?
an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election narrate or give a detailed account of; "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child" count again; "We had to recount all the votes after an accusation of fraud was made"
What part of speech is recount?
Recount is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does recount have?
Recount has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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