SINCE 1828
miscount
verb
mis·count
| \ ˌmis-ˈkau̇nt
\
\
miscounted;
miscounting
Definition of miscount
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
noun
mis·count
| \ ˈmis-ˌkau̇nt
\
\
plural miscounts
Definition of miscount (Entry 2 of 2)
: an incorrect count
a miscount of the votes
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miscount
verb
English Language Learners Definition of miscount
: to count (something) incorrectly
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miscount
verb
mis·count
| \ mis-ˈkau̇nt\
miscounted;
miscounting
Kids Definition of miscount
: to incorrectly determine the total of
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