What is the meaning of recount?

noun

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

verb

  • Narrate or give a detailed account of.
    • usage: "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"
  • Count again.
    • usage: "We had to recount all the votes after an accusation of fraud was made"
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