ballot

US /ˈbæl.ət/
UK /ˈbæl.ət/
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1.

a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret

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The election was conducted by secret ballot.
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They cast their ballots for the new leader.
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votepollelectionreferendumplebiscite
2.

a piece of paper used for voting

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Each voter received a blank ballot.
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Please mark your choice clearly on the ballot.
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voting papervoting slipticket
1.

to cast a vote; to vote

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Members will ballot on the proposed changes.
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The union decided to ballot its members on strike action.
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votepollelect