Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

double-count

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.61 in modern English

Syllables
dou-ble--count
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of or results of a second tally, for purposes of accuracy and/or safety.

noun

An error in accounting etc. where something is counted more than once.

verb

To perform a double-count, to count twice.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

double-counts (plural) double-counts (present, singular) double-counting (participle, present) double-counted (participle, past) double-counted (past)

Questions

What does double-count mean?
The process of or results of a second tally, for purposes of accuracy and/or safety.

How to pronounce double-count

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