Recounting Meaning in English
word · lemma: recount
ˌɹiˈkaʊntɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈkaʊntɪŋ
ree-KOWN-ting
ɹɪkˈaʊntɪŋ
ri-KOWN-ting
Definition
Recounting means telling or describing something that happened, usually in detail. It can also refer to counting something again.
Usage & Nuances
Often slightly formal or written. Common as 'recounting a story' or 'recounting events.' In elections, 'recounting' means counting votes again. Not used for casual ‘counting’—use 'counting' for numbers the first time.
Spanish: relatar - contar de nuevoPortuguese (BR): relatar - recontarPortuguese (PT): relatar - recontarChinese (Simplified): 讲述 - 复述Chinese (Traditional): 敘述 - 重述Hindi: वर्णन करना - फिर से गिनती करनाArabic: سرد - إعادة عدBengali: বর্ণনা করা - পুনরায় গণনা করাRussian: рассказывание - пересчётJapanese: 語ること - 再集計Vietnamese: kể lại - kiểm phiếu lạiKorean: 이야기하기 - 재개표Turkish: anlatmak - yeniden saymakUrdu: بیان کرنا - دوبارہ گنناIndonesian: menceritakan - menghitung ulang
Example Sentences
He was recounting the story of his trip to Paris.
basic
The witness is recounting what happened at the scene.
basic
They are recounting the votes for accuracy.
basic
Listening to her recounting those memories made everyone emotional.
natural
He spent hours recounting every little detail of the meeting.
natural
After recounting the events, she felt relieved.
natural