1. A counting process or enumeration that lasts longer than usual or expected; prolonged tallying or calculation
The contagem prolongada of votes took several days to complete.
A contagem prolongada dos votos levou vários dias para ser concluída.
2. In boxing, a referee's extended count beyond the standard ten seconds before declaring a knockout
The boxer survived the contagem prolongada and returned to fight.
O boxeador sobreviveu à contagem prolongada e voltou a lutar.
3. Any protracted or lengthened counting procedure in various contexts
The inventory required a contagem prolongada due to the warehouse size.
O inventário exigiu uma contagem prolongada devido ao tamanho do armazém.