Definition for "Vote"

Etymology

Latin votum, a form of voveō, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ewegʷʰ-. Cognate with Ancient Greek εὔχομαι (“to vow”).
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Vote - (Noun)

phonetic : /vōt/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/vote.mp3
1. A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice
2. An act of expressing such an indication of choice
  • they are ready to put it to a vote
3. The choice expressed collectively by a body of electors or by a specified group
  • the Republican vote in Florida
4. The right to indicate a choice in an election
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balloting (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"
(n) vote (the opinion of a group as determined by voting) "they put the question to a vote"
suffrage (a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment) "American women got the vote in 1920"
(n) vote (a body of voters who have the same interests) "he failed to get the Black vote"
voter turnout (the total number of voters who participated) "they are expecting a large vote"
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A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities.
  • The city council decided the matter should go to public vote.
  • Parliament will hold a vote of confidence regarding the minister.
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An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.
  • The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.
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Vote - (Verb)

phonetic : /vōt/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/vote.mp3
1. Give or register a vote
  • they voted against the resolution
2. Cause (someone) to gain or lose a particular post or honor by means of a vote
  • incompetent judges are voted out of office
3. Used to express a wish to follow a particular course of action
  • I vote we have one more game
4. (of a legislature) Grant or confer by vote
5. Reject (something) by means of a vote
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(v) vote (express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote) "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
(v) vote (express one's choice or preference by vote) "vote the Democratic ticket"
(v) vote (express a choice or opinion) "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
(v) vote (be guided by in voting) "vote one's conscience"
(v) vote (bring into existence or make available by vote) "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"
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To cast a vote; to assert a formalised choice in an election.
  • The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.
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Vote - (General)

6. 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"
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7. express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
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8. the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote"
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9. express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
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10. right to vote: a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; "American women got the vote in 1920"
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11. a body of voters who have the same interests; "he failed to get the Black vote"
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12. The following is a complete list of episodes for the 1980s television series Dynasty, in broadcast order.
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13. Voting is a method for a group such as a meeting or an electorate to make a decision or express an opinion—often following discussions, debates, or election campaigns. It is often found in democracies and republics.
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14. Votes (also called Vod) are a people of Votia in Ingria, part of modern day northwestern Russia with is roughly southwest of Saint Petersburg,and east of the Estonian border-town of Narva. Their own ethnic name is Vadjalain (plural: Vadjalaizõt). ...
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15. A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities; An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot; To cast a vote; to assert a formalised choice in an election
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16. (Voters) 22. You may not vote on this poll
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17. (voters) (n) synonym for electors, those allowed by law to vote. Interest in an election is usually measured by "voter turnout," a percentage of the number of eligible voters who actually took the time to go vote. Voter turnout in the last Canadian election, in Jan. 2006, was 64.7 per cent.
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18. Any votes taken at a meeting must be posted within 48 hours.
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19. (Voting) Process by which India and her cronies at the ICC kept John Howard at bay. Also method of selecting cricketer of the year. Apparently, this is harder to get right than one might imagine – as proved by Graeme Swann incident.
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20. (Voting) The process by which a player is kicked.
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21. (Voting) When a Voter checks new information entered to the database, they can vote on the correctness of the information.
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22. (voting) A decision procedure in which group members cast a written or verbal ballot in support of or against a specific proposal; generally, a majority or two-thirds vote is needed to support a proposition.
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23. (voting) The act of choosing something or someone.
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24. If you dream of casting a vote on any measure, you will be engulfed in a commotion which will affect your community. To vote fraudulently, foretells that your dishonesty will overcome your better inclinations.
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25. A time at which delegates indicate whether they do or do not support a proposed action for the committee. There are two types: procedural and substantive.
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26. 1. The process of making a formal decision. ('The vote for foo will close in three days.') 2. The expression of a positive or negative opinion, or a veto, as part of a formal decision. ('My vote is -1 because foo smells bad. ...
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27. The formal act of an elector in an election to choose the candidate the elector most wants to be the representative for that division. Australia has a secret vote, and enforces compulsory voting.
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28. Formal expression of will or decision by a house of the General Assembly.
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29. (1) The formal expression of opinion for the purpose of reaching a decision. (Distinguish: division. (2) An individual item of the Estimates indicating the amount of money required by the Government for a particular programme or function.
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30. Unless rules specify otherwise, the Senate may agree to any question by a majority of Senators voting, if a quorum is present. The Chair puts each question by voice vote unless the “yeas and nays” are requested, in which case a roll call vote occurs.
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Pronunciation : IPA

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Pronunciation : Audio

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