miscount

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verb

mis·​count ˌmis-ˈkau̇nt How to pronounce miscount (audio)
miscounted; miscounting
Synonyms of miscountnext

transitive + intransitive

: to make a mistake in counting (something) : to count (something) incorrectly
miscount the number of workers in the office
miscounted in figuring how much change to give

miscount

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noun

mis·​count ˈmis-ˌkau̇nt How to pronounce miscount (audio)
plural miscounts
: an incorrect count
a miscount of the votes

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Verb
Cepeda, too, sowed doubt about the results, saying that votes were miscounted and that there were discrepancies. — Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 1 June 2026 The sheriff, after a review, said evidence was miscounted but denied theft. — Andrew Graham may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
The paper also provides some explanations of some reasons behind the miscount. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 In 1992, a miscount in the initial vote tally in one state House race was found shortly after that year’s election. — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for miscount

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of miscount was in the 14th century

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“Miscount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscount. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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miscount

verb
mis·​count
(ˈ)mis-ˈkau̇nt
: to count incorrectly
miscount noun

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