Meaning

(originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote..

Definitions by Sense

1. (originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
2. The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
3. The total of all the votes cast in an election.
4. (chiefly US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
5. (intransitive) To vote or decide by ballot.
6. (intransitive) To draw lots.
7. (transitive) To invite to vote on a proposal.

Example Sentences

Imagine if the outcome in Michigan is close, and 75% of Biden supporters vote absentee, yet 10% or more of those ballots are rejected.

In Wyoming, a GOP state senator forwarded an FGA draft bill to Secretary of State Chuck Gray that would prohibit sending out unsolicited absentee ballot request forms.

July 1836, A. B. (initials of author), London and Westminster Review Article XI, Bribery and Intimidation at Elections the insufficiency of the ballot

In the TSSA ballot, 80% of management grade and 60% of general grade members voted to accept, on an overall turnout of 57%.

to ballot for a candidate

The trade union balloted its members for strike action.

Word Forms

• ballots
• balloting
• balloted

Synonyms for ballot

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When Should You Use Ballot?

Use ballot when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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