recount

noun

UK/ˈriː.kaʊnt/
US/ˈriː.kaʊnt/

Definitions of recount noun

count

  1. Countable

    A second count, especially of votes in an election.

    • The candidate requested a recount to ensure the election results were accurate.

    • A recount is necessary when the margin of votes is very close.

    • The election officials carefully carried out the recount.

verb

UK/rɪˈkaʊnt/
US/rɪˈkaʊnt/

Definitions of recount verb

narrate

  1. Transitive

    To describe in detail how something happened or to narrate a story.

    • She recounted her experiences traveling abroad in great detail.

    • He enjoyed recounting the stories of his youth to his grandchildren.

    • Please recount the events that led to the accident.