ballot

/'bælət/

Thân thiện

A voter places their completed ballot into a secure box.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A formal process of voting, typically in secret: A "ballot" refers to the system or method of voting, often involving secret voting, to make a collective decision or choice.
   • A document or object used to cast a vote: A "ballot" is the physical paper, card, or electronic interface on which a voter indicates their choice.
   • The total number of votes cast in an election: "Ballot" can also refer to the overall count or result of the voting process.

2. Verb:

   • To vote or decide by ballot: To "ballot" means to cast a vote using a ballot system or to decide an issue through a ballot.

Examples

• Noun:

  • The union members will decide by secret ballot. (The members will make their decision using a private voting method.)
  • Please mark your choice on the ballot and place it in the box. (Please indicate your selection on the voting paper and deposit it.)
  • The final ballot was very close. (The total vote count showed a very narrow result.)

• Verb:

  • The committee will ballot on the proposal next week. (The committee will vote on the proposal using a formal voting process.)

Advanced Usage

• "To cast a ballot": to submit one's vote.
  • Millions of citizens cast their ballots in the general election.
• "Ballot box": the sealed container into which voters place their completed ballots.
  • The integrity of the election depends on securing the ballot boxes.
• "Absentee ballot": a ballot completed and mailed in advance by a voter who cannot be present at the polling station.
  • She requested an absentee ballot for the upcoming election.

Variants and Related Words

• Balloting (n): The process or act of voting by ballot.
  • The balloting will continue until a candidate receives a majority.
• Ballot paper (n): Another term for the physical voting document.
  • Ensure your ballot paper is filled out correctly.

Synonyms

• Vote: A formal indication of a choice between options.
• Poll: The process of voting in an election or a survey of public opinion.

Related Phrases

• "To stuff the ballot box": To commit election fraud by illegally adding pre-marked ballots to a ballot box.
  • The election was invalidated after officials were caught trying to stuff the ballot box.
• "To go to the ballot": To hold an election or a vote.
  • The issue will go to the ballot in November.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
   • there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
   • they allowed just one vote per person
2. a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

Verb

1. vote by ballot
   • The voters were balloting in this state

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vote
• voting
• balloting