votation /vəʊˈteɪʃn̩/ noun2 •(rare) The act of voting, especially when not to elect a government or head of state.Yet there is some reluctance to do this partly because coming to decisions, even the simple yes/no of a votation, can prove difficult. — 2003 •The processing of margarine by means of a votator.Basically, the solid fat profile, votation processing, and subsequent tempering of the product give the desired characteristics to the fat. — 2008