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mis·count | \ ˌmis-ˈkau̇nt 
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\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
nounmis·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
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of miscount
: to count (something) incorrectly
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miscount
verbmis·count | \ mis-ˈkau̇nt \
miscounted; miscounting
Kids Definition of miscount
: to incorrectly determine the total of
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The first known use of miscount was in the 14th century
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