Pronunciation: /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
noun the action of telling someone about something that happened; narrating or detailing
A1 She enjoyed recounting her favorite childhood memories.
A2 The students took turns recounting their weekend adventures.
B1 The book is a recounting of the events leading up to the war.
B2 His recounting of the crime scene was detailed and thorough.
C1 The historian's recounting of the battle was riveting and insightful.
C2 The documentary offers a chilling recounting of the tragic event.
verb present participle of recount, which means to tell someone about something that happened; narrate or detail
A1 She enjoys recounting stories from her childhood.
A2 He is recounting the events of last night to his friend.
B1 The witness spent hours recounting what happened on the day of the crime.
B2 The historian is recounting the events leading up to the war in great detail.
C1 The author is recounting his experiences during his travels in his latest book.
C2 The documentary is expertly recounting the history of the ancient civilization.
formal She spent hours recounting the events of the day in great detail.
informal He kept recounting the story over and over again to anyone who would listen.
slang I'm so tired of recounting the same old excuses for being late.
figurative The painting seemed to come to life, with each stroke recounting a different emotion.
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