miscount

/ˈmɪskount/

Definitions

1. verb

to count or estimate incorrectly; make a mistake in counting or reckoning

“The cashier miscounted the change and gave me too little money.”

2. noun

an error in counting or reckoning; a mistake in estimating the number of something

“The miscount of the votes led to a controversy in the election.”

3. noun

a person who makes a mistake in counting or reckoning

“The auditor caught the miscount and corrected the financial records.”

Synonyms

  • error
  • miscalculation
  • mistake

Antonyms

  • accuracy
  • correctness