Ballot

Quick meaning: Ballot is a noun meaning The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

Meaning

The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

More Meanings

1. The total of all the votes cast in an election.
2. (intransitive) To vote or decide by ballot.
3. (intransitive) To draw lots.
4. (transitive) To invite to vote on a proposal.
5. (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.
6. (chiefly US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.

Example Sentences

to ballot for a candidate

The trade union balloted its members for strike action.

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

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

Word Forms

• ballots
• balloting
• balloted

Synonyms for ballot

Depending on context, synonyms include balloting, voting, vote.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vote, voting, election, plebiscite, referendum, polls.

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