Vote

/vˈə‍ʊt/

/ˈvoʊt/

Vote

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

the opinion of a group as determined by voting

in a gradual manner

a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

the total number of voters who participated

a body of voters who have the same interests

to vote

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

to formally express one's preference to choose someone for a particular position

express a choice or opinion

be guided by in voting

bring into existence or make available by vote

Example

The vote went overwhelmingly in support of the new policy.

The decisive vote swung the outcome of the election in favor of the incumbent.

The votes in the swing state may turn the tide in this election.

The votes in favor of the proposal outnumbered those against it.

The community leaders put the revised plan to the residents for a vote.

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