simple majority
ˈsɪmpəl məˈdʒɒrɪti
simple majorities
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Definition of simple majority - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
over half ruleTECH.more than half of votes or members presentTECH.
  • The proposal was passed by a simple majority..
plurality relative majority
2.
top share ruleTECH.UKlargest share of votes, not necessarily over halfTECH.UK
  • The candidate won with a simple majority.
first-past-the-post plurality relative majority
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Expressions with simple

simple asadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions were simple as, so anyone could follow them.
keep it simplev.
reduce complexity so something is clearer and easier to do
When explaining the rules, keep it simple and skip the extra details.
simple as 123adj.
very easy to do or understand
This math problem is simple as 123.
as simple as can beadj.
extremely easy to understand or do
The instructions are as simple as can be.
pure and simpleadj.
straightforward without any complications
His explanation was pure and simple.
simple as thatadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions are simple as that, anyone can follow them.

Expressions with majority

silent majorityn.
majority of people who do not express their opinions publicly
The silent majority often has a significant impact on election outcomes..
landslide majorityn.
election win by a very large margin
The candidate secured a landslide majority in the election.
paper majorityn.
majority recorded but not effective in practice
Despite the paper majority, the board couldn't pass the resolution.
razor majorityn.
very small majority in a decision-making body
The bill passed with a razor majority in the senate.
majority of onen.
person who stands alone in their opinion
Despite the opposition, he remained a majority of one.
reach one's majorityv.
become legally recognized as an adult
She will reach her majority at eighteen.
slim majorityn.
small number more than half in a group or vote
The bill passed with a slim majority.
vast majorityn.
largest part of a group or quantity
The vast majority of students passed the exam.
bare majorityn.
smallest number more than half needed to win
The law passed with a bare majority.
by a narrow majorityadv.
with only a small number more in favor than against
The bill passed by a narrow majority.

Terms related to simple majority

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ballotcountdecisionelectionmajorityquorumtallyvotingminorityoutcomepollreferendum

Terms with simple majority included in their meaning

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qualified majorityn.
voting
majority exceeding a simple majority threshold
nuclear optionn.
US politics
US Senate procedure allowing simple majority decisions

Examples of simple majority in a sentence

  • The bill was approved by a simple majority of the council.
  • The policy was approved by a simple majority.
  • A simple majority decided the outcome of the vote.

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  1. French:majorité simple, ...
  2. German:einfache Mehrheit, relative Mehrheit, ...
  3. Italian:maggioranza semplice, ...
  4. Spanish:mayoría simple, ...
  5. Portuguese:maioria simples, maioria relativa, ...
  6. Chinese:简单多数, 相对多数, ...
  7. Japanese:単純過半数, 単純多数, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَغْلَبِيَّة البَسِيطَة, أغلبية بسيطة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹב פָּשׁוּט, רוֹב יַחֲסִי, ...
  10. Russian:простое большинство, относительное большинство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проста більшість, ...
  12. Hindi:साधारण बहुमत, ...

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