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overcount

/ˈoʊvərkaʊnt/ verb · British & US
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What does overcount mean?

verb

To count or estimate something as being more than it actually is; to include too many items in a count or calculation.

Example

"The company overcounted the number of employees, resulting in a higher tax bill than expected."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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