Recompte

Recompte is a Catalan noun that denotes the act of counting, tallying, or reconciling numbers. It can also refer to the result of a counting process, such as a tally, balance, or inventory. The term is used in both everyday language and formal contexts, including accounting, statistics, and administration. In electoral settings, recompte describes the process of tabulating votes and, when necessary, conducting a recount or second tally.

Etymology and related forms: Recompte derives from recompart or recompilar, meaning to recount, with the prefix re- indicating repetition or thoroughness. It shares a common root with compte, the general word for account or calculation, and ultimately traces back to Latin computare through historical Romance language developments.

Usage and contexts: In daily speech, one might say “fer el recompte” to mean performing a tally. In business or public administration, recompte often refers to the closing balance of an account or to a comprehensive inventory count, for example “el recompte de les existències.” In elections, it distinguishes provisional tallies from final results, with phrases such as “recompte provisional” and “recompte definitiu.”

Regional and linguistic notes: Recompte is standard across Catalan-speaking areas, including Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, and appears in media, legal language, and official reports. It is part of a family of terms connected to counting and accounting found in related Romance languages.

See also:

- Recount

- Tallies

- Audit

- Inventory

- Accounting