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    ballot
    /ˈbalət/

    noun

    • 1. a system of voting secretly and in writing on a particular issue: "a strike ballot"

    verb

    • 1. (of an organization) ask (members) to vote secretly on an issue: "the union is preparing to ballot its members on industrial action"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBALLOT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of ballot as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between ballot and ballot paper, and see translations of ballot in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ballotBallot Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word ballot, which means a small ball or sheet of paper used to cast a secret vote. Find out how ballot is related to the Italian word for "little ball" and the history of voting systems.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBALLOT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of ballot as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say ballot in different languages and contexts.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › ballotBALLOT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the democratic practice of selecting a representative, a course of action, or deciding some other choice by submitting the options to a vote of all qualified persons. an instance of voting, usually in secret using ballot papers or a voting machine. the paper on which a vote is recorded.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBALLOT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word ballot, a secret vote or a piece of paper used in voting. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and related terms of ballot in British and American English.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ballotBallot - definition of ballot by The Free Dictionary

    A ballot is a slip of paper or a card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word ballot from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ballotBallot - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A ballot is a document that lists the choices during an election. When running for office, a candidate’s first goal is getting on the ballot.