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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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office has explained the discrepancy by saying deputies originally miscounted the money, which Newland took responsibility for on the stand.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Warehouse inventory accuracy has long been one of the most stubborn and costly pain points in supply chain operations, including, miscounts, shrinkage, and delayed visibility cascade into stockouts, overstock, and fulfillment failures.
—Paul J. Noble, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Verb
By Afroman’s account, the officers left his house torn apart, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home — officials later announced that deputies had merely miscounted the money — and traumatized his kids.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office has explained the discrepancy by saying deputies originally miscounted the money, which Newland took responsibility for on the stand.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Due to such factors, the MDH could not determine the apparent miscount’s magnitude.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Warehouse inventory accuracy has long been one of the most stubborn and costly pain points in supply chain operations, including, miscounts, shrinkage, and delayed visibility cascade into stockouts, overstock, and fulfillment failures.
—Paul J. Noble, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Miscount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscount. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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