recounts
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹiˈkaʊnts// UK //ɹɪkˈaʊnts// re·counts
n. a second count of something, especially votes in an election, to make sure the first total was correct.
n. an additional count of items, typically ballots in a closely contested election, to verify the accuracy of the initial tally.
The candidate demanded several recounts after losing by only ten votes.
Election officials began the manual recounts early Monday morning to resolve the dispute over the narrow margin of victory.
While automated systems provide rapid results, manual recounts remain the gold standard for ensuring democratic integrity when the difference between candidates falls within a fraction of a percentage point.
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to a general process or multiple districts.