Vote vs. Ballot
Difference Between Vote and Ballot
Votenoun
A formal expression of preference for a candidate for office or for a proposed resolution of an issue
Let's decide the matter by vote.Ballotnoun
A sheet of paper or a card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one.
Votenoun
The act of voting
It took several votes to decide the matter.Ballotnoun
The act, process, or method of voting, especially in secret.
Votenoun
A means by which such a preference is made known, such as a raised hand or a marked ballot
looked around the room and counted the votes in favor.Ballotnoun
A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
Votenoun
The number of votes cast in an election or to resolve an issue
a heavy vote in favor of the bill.Ballotnoun
The total of all votes cast in an election.
Votenoun
A group of voters alike in some way
the African American vote.the rural vote.Ballotnoun
The right to vote; franchise.
Votenoun
The result of an election or referendum
The measure was defeated in a resounding negative vote.Ballotnoun
A small ball once used to register a secret vote.
Votenoun
The right to participate as a voter; suffrage
when the nation gave the vote to women.Ballotverb
To cast a ballot; vote.
Voteverb
To express one's preference for a candidate or for a proposed resolution of an issue; cast a vote
voting against the measure.Ballotverb
To draw lots.
Voteverb
To express a choice or an opinion
The children voted unanimously by jumping up and down.Ballotnoun
Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
Voteverb
To express one's preference for by vote
voted the straight Republican ticket.Ballotnoun
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
Voteverb
To decide the disposition of by vote, as by electing or defeating
vote in a new mayor.voted out their representative.vote down the amendment.Ballotnoun
The total of all the votes cast in an election.
Voteverb
To bring into existence or make available by vote
vote new funds for a program.Ballotnoun
A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
Voteverb
To be guided by in voting
vote one's conscience.Ballotverb
To vote or decide by ballot.
to ballot for a candidateVoteverb
To declare or pronounce by general consent
voted the play a success.Ballotverb
To draw lots.
Voteverb
(Informal) To state as a preference or opinion
I vote we eat out tonight.Ballotnoun
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
Votenoun
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.One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords.Ballotnoun
a choice that is made by voting;
there were only 17 votes in favor of the motionVotenoun
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.Ballotverb
vote by ballot;
The voters were balloting in this stateVotenoun
(obsolete) an ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer
Voteverb
(intransitive) to cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election
Did you vote last month?Voteverb
(transitive) to choose or grant by means of a vote, or by general consent
The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.Votenoun
a choice that is made by voting;
there were only 17 votes in favor of the motionVotenoun
the opinion of a group as determined by voting;
they put the question to a voteVotenoun
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 1920Votenoun
a body of voters who have the same interests;
he failed to get the Black voteVotenoun
the total number of votes cast;
they are hoping for a large voteVoteverb
express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote;
He voted for the motionNone of the Democrats voted last nightVoteverb
express one's choice or preference by vote;
vote the Democratic ticketVoteverb
express a choice or opinion;
I vote that we all go homeShe voted for going to the Chinese restaurantVoteverb
be guided by in voting;
vote one's conscienceVoteverb
bring into existence or make available by vote;
They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia
