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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

overcounting

/ˌoʊvərˈkaʊntɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overcounting mean?

noun

The act of counting or estimating something too high; an excessive or inaccurate count.

Example

"The company's overcounting of inventory led to a significant financial loss."

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