mis·count
ˌmis-ˈkau̇nt 
miscounted; miscounting
: 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
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Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
However, paying through a QR code minimizes the risk of payment errors and prevents miscounting cash or theft.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2024
In 1992, a miscount in the initial vote tally in one state House race was found shortly after that year’s election.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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Verb
There’s been a lot of complaining about organizational chaos, miscounted hotel stars, and the loudest men in the group chat.
—Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
However, paying through a QR code minimizes the risk of payment errors and prevents miscounting cash or theft.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
The 2000 presidential race was marred by logistical voting issues, including a faulty ballot design, allegations of miscounts and court debates, that started on Election Day 2000.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2024
In 1992, a miscount in the initial vote tally in one state House race was found shortly after that year’s election.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Miscount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscount. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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