Miscounted: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscounted
[ mɪsˈkaʊntɪd ]
counting error
Miscounted refers to the act of counting something incorrectly, leading to an inaccurate total. This term is commonly used when the tally of items, votes, or numbers is mistaken. Miscounting can occur due to various reasons such as distraction, oversight, or miscalculation. It is crucial in many fields, including accounting, data analysis, and statistics, to ensure accuracy in counting to avoid errors in reporting.
Synonyms
miscalculate, misestimate, misjudge.
Examples of usage
- The votes were miscounted during the election.
- She miscounted the number of guests for the party.
- If the funds are miscounted, it could cause major issues.
- They realized they had miscounted the inventory last month.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscounted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contado incorretamente
🇮🇳 गलत गिनती की
🇩🇪 falsch gezählt
🇮🇩 salah hitung
🇺🇦 пораховано неправильно
🇵🇱 zliczone błędnie
🇯🇵 誤ってカウントされた
🇫🇷 mal compté
🇪🇸 contado incorrectamente
🇹🇷 yanlış sayıldı
🇰🇷 잘못 계산된
🇸🇦 محسوب خطأ
🇨🇿 špatně spočítáno
🇸🇰 nesprávne spočítané
🇨🇳 错误计算
🇸🇮 narobe šteto
🇮🇸 rangt talið
🇰🇿 дұрыс есептелмеген
🇬🇪 არასწორად დათვლილი
🇦🇿 səhv hesablanmış
🇲🇽 contado incorrectamente
Etymology
The word 'miscounted' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' meaning incorrectly or badly, and the word 'count,' which comes from the Old French 'conter,' meaning to calculate or tally. The term began to be used in the English language in the late 15th century, reflecting the practice of number tallying that dates back to ancient civilizations. Counting was essential for trade, taxation, and record-keeping, and errors in counting had significant consequences in diverse contexts. The evolution of the term has been closely tied to advancements in accounting practices and numerical systems, thereby solidifying the importance of accuracy in counting.