mis counting

mis·count

[v. mis-kount; n. mis-kount]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to count or calculate erroneously.
noun
2.
an erroneous counting; miscalculation.

Origin:
1350–1400; mis-1 + count1; replacing Middle English mesconten < Middle French mesconter

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miscount (ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to count or calculate incorrectly
 
n
2.  a false count or calculation

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