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
plural miscounts
Definition of miscount (Entry 2 of 2)
: an incorrect count
a miscount of the votes
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The first known use of miscount was in the 14th century
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