Sekirov Dictionary

ballot

/ˈbælət/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 3
phrases 2

noun4

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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.
- Imagine if the outcome in Michigan is close, and 75% of Biden supporters vote absentee, yet 10% or more of those ballots are rejected. — 2020
•
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
- July 1836, A. B. (initials of author), London and Westminster Review Article XI, Bribery and Intimidation at Elections the insufficiency of the ballot
(US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
The total of all the votes cast in an election.

verb3

To vote or decide by ballot.
•
To invite to vote on a proposal.
- The trade union balloted its members for strike action.
To draw lots.

forms

balloted · balloting · ballots

Phrases with ballot

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