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English noun: ballot

1. ballot (communication) a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting


Broader (hypernym)document, papers, written document


Narrower (hyponym)absentee ballot

2. ballot (act) a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative


SamplesThere were only 17 votes in favor of the motion.
They allowed just one vote per person.


Synonymsballoting, vote, voting


Broader (hypernym)choice, option, pick, selection


Narrower (hyponym)block vote, casting vote, multiple voting, secret ballot, split ticket, straight ticket, veto, write-in


English verb: ballot

1. ballot (social) vote by ballot


SamplesThe voters were balloting in this state.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)vote









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