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To recount is to tally or count something again, or to tell someone about events that occurred. (verb)
- When you count votes twice for an election, the second tallying is an example of a time when you recount votes.
- When you tell your husband all about the conversation you had with your boss, this is an example of a time when you recount the conversation.
A recount is a retelling of events. (noun)
When you repeat a conversation you had earlier and tell a friend every detail, this is an example of a time when your friend gets a recount of the conversation.
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