miscount
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of miscount
1350–1400; mis- 1 + count 1; replacing Middle English mesconten < Middle French mesconter
Vocabulary lists containing miscount
Example Sentences
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The audit concluded there was no evidence of a miscount or fraud.
From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2022
Carey appeared to miscount her steps on her run-up to the vault table, throwing her off.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021
Critics of the audit said before the report was finalized they felt it had not gone far enough to find the source of the miscount.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021
“At least if there’s a miscount you can discover it,” she said.
From Fox News • May 26, 2020
But it is no use, we listen for every explosion that comes close, miscount the tricks, and fail to follow suit.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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