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Definition of balloting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
vote countTECH. count of votes in an electionTECH.
- The final balloting showed a clear winner..
2.
formal votingTECH. the act of casting votes in a formal settingTECH.
- Balloting was conducted in a secure environment.
Adjective
electionTECH. related to the process of voting by ballotTECH.
- The balloting system ensures fair elections.
Origin of balloting
Italian, ballotta (small ball)
Examples of balloting in a sentence
After the balloting, the results were announced immediately. Balloting took place over several days. The balloting process was transparent and efficient. Balloting procedures were updated for the upcoming election.
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- French:dépouillement, électoral, ...
- German:Stimmenauszählung, abstimmungsbezogen, ...
- Italian:scrutinio, elettorale, ...
- Spanish:escrutinio, de votación, ...
- Portuguese:escrutínio, eleitoral, ...
- Chinese:计票, 投票的, ...
- Japanese:開票, 投票の, ...
- Arabic:عَدّ الأصوات, اِقْتِرَاعِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:סְפִירַת קוֹלוֹת, שֶׁל הַצְבָּעָה, ...
- Russian:голосование, избирательный, ...
- Ukrainian:голосування, виборчий, ...
- Hindi:मतगणना, मतदान, ...
Definition of ballot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
election slipUS piece of paper used to voteUS
- She marked her choice on the ballot and submitted it.
2.
polling activitythe process of voting in an election
- The ballot will close at 8 PM.
3.
candidate listlist of candidates for an election
- The ballot includes three candidates for mayor.
4.
vote countthe total number of votes cast
- The ballot showed a clear winner.
Verb
1.
votinginvite to vote on a proposal
- The union leaders balloted the members on the strike action.
2.
secret voteUK organize a secret vote to find opinionsUK
- The company balloted employees on the new policy.
Images of ballot
piece of paper used to vote
Expressions with ballot
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informal vote to see what people think or support
They held a straw ballot to see who would win.
commit election fraud by adding fake votes
They tried to stuff the ballot box to win.
submit a vote in an election or decision
Many citizens cast a ballot during the election.
fill ballot boxes with fake votes illegally
They were caught trying to stuff ballot boxes during the election.
system or method of democratic voting
Change can be achieved through the ballot box.
paper used to cast a vote in elections
She marked her choice on the ballot paper.
illegal changing of election results by altering votes
The investigation uncovered widespread ballot rigging in the election.
submit your vote
Remember to cast your ballot before the polls close tonight.
voting system where ballots are sent and returned by mail
Many countries use postal ballot to facilitate voting for overseas citizens.
voting paper not counted because of mistakes or marks
The election had several spoiled ballot in the final count.
an electoral strategy combining armed struggle and voting in Ireland
The Armalite and the ballot box strategy shaped Northern Ireland's conflict.
illegal act of casting extra votes in elections
The candidate was accused of ballot box stuffing.
physical piece of paper used for voting
Each voter received a paper ballot to cast their vote.
voting method where each person's choice is kept private
The election used a secret ballot to protect voters' privacy.
ballot sent by mail when not present on election day
She sent her absentee ballot because she was traveling.
illegal act of casting extra votes
The election was marred by allegations of ballot stuffing.
subsequent voting round when no candidate achieves required majority in the first
If no candidate wins outright, a second ballot may be necessary to determine the winner.
ballot with names on both sides and central punch holes
The butterfly ballot confused many voters in the election.
pertaining to candidates or issues lower on the ballot
Down-ballot candidates can be crucial for local governance.
ballot on which voters rank candidates in order of preference
Each voter received a preferential ballot listing all three mayoral candidates.
vote by miners at the entrance of a mine
The union called a pithead ballot before the strike.
Origin of ballot
Italian, ballotta (small ball)
Examples of ballot in a sentence
Each voter received a ballot. Voters cast their ballots in the local election. The ballot results were announced on TV. Her name appears near the top of the ballot. Voters received a ballot at the school entrance. More than 12,000 people were included in the ballot.
The final ballot was lower than officials had expected. The committee will ballot the residents on the new policy. They decided to ballot the shareholders for approval. The union decided to ballot its members on the strike. We will ballot the community to gauge interest.
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- French:bulletin, soumettre au vote, ...
- German:Stimmzettel, abstimmen lassen, ...
- Italian:scheda di voto, chiedere di votare, ...
- Spanish:boleta electoral, someter a votación, ...
- Portuguese:boletim de voto, submeter a votação, ...
- Chinese:选票, 表决, ...
- Japanese:投票用紙, 投票を求める, ...
- Arabic:ورقةُ اقتراع, دَعَا لِلتَّصْوِيتِ, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּתֶק הַצְבָּעָה, לְהַעֲמִיד לְהַצְבָּעָה, ...
- Russian:бюллетень для голосования, проводить голосование, ...
- Ukrainian:виборчий бюлетень, провести голосування, ...
- Hindi:मतपत्र, मतदान कराना, ...
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