Recount
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Recount is a noun meaning Narration, account, description, rendering.
Meaning
Narration, account, description, rendering.
More Meanings
- To tell; narrate; to relate in detail.
- A counting again, as of votes.
- To count again.
- (dated) To rehearse; to enumerate.
Example Sentences
to recount one's blessings
The old man recounted the tale of how he caught the big fish.
As they undressed and lay down, she asked about his leg, which had hurt for two days while he was crossing the Indian Ocean but not since. He asked about the treasure; she recounted the trip to Ning-hsia Province.
Georgia’s secretary of state announced Wednesday that the state will conduct an audit of the 2020 presidential race, recounting by hand the millions of ballots cast in the state, where President-elect Joe Biden is leading.
Word Forms
- recounts
- recounting
- recounted
Synonyms for recount
Depending on context, synonyms include tell, recite, spin, narrate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recite, narrate, tell, spin, describe, relate.
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