The word "recount" has two main meanings: as a verb, it means to tell or describe an event, and as a noun, it refers to a second counting of something, most commonly of votes in an election.
Word: recount Collins: - Meaning 1 (Verb): To tell or describe a story or event. - Meaning 2 (Noun): A second count of votes in an election when the result is very close. Oxford: - Verb: To tell someone about something, especially something that you have experienced. - Noun: To count something again, especially votes. LDC: - Verb (recount1): To tell someone a story or describe a series of events; formal. - Noun (recount2): A second count of votes in an election because the result was very close. WDF: - IPA: [rɪ'kaʊnt] - Meanings: To recount or re-calculate; to narrate or re-calculate. Summary: The word "recount" can function as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to tell or describe a story or event, often in a formal context. As a noun, it specifically refers to a second count of votes in an election when the result is very close. The pronunciation differs slightly depending on its usage as a verb or noun, with the stress typically on the second syllable for the noun and either the first or second for the verb depending on the dictionary.
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