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ballot

Pronunciation: [ˈbæl.ət]

Word

Learn how to use ballot in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “elections”

(noun) a ballot is a piece of paper or a ticket that people use to vote in an election. When you want to pick a leader or decide on something important, you fill out a ballot to show your choice.

Example

I filled out my ballot and sent it in for the election.

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She didn't submit her ballot, so her vote wasn't counted.

Example

Did you remember to bring your ballot to the polling place?

Context: “decision-making”

(noun) a ballot can also be a way to collect opinions or choices from a group. Instead of just saying what you think, you write it down on a ballot so everyone can see the results clearly.

Example

We used a ballot to choose our favorite movie for movie night.

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Without a ballot, we couldn't find out what everyone really wanted to watch.

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How do we make sure everyone's opinion is included in the ballot?

Context: “elections”

(verb) to ballot means to vote or to decide something by using a ballot. When a group needs to make a choice, they might ballot to see which option most people like.

Example

The members decided to ballot on the new rule at the meeting.

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They couldn't ballot on the issue without enough members present.

Example

Will we ballot again if there are still disagreements?

How to pronounce ballot

Pronunciation: [ˈbæl.ət]

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