Ballots Meaning in English

word · lemma: ballot

US

ˈbæɫəts

BAL-uts

UK

bˈæləts

BAL-uts

Definition

'Ballots' are the papers or forms used for voting in an election. You use a ballot to choose a candidate or answer a question in a vote.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal, political, or official contexts about voting. 'Ballot' is singular (one paper), 'ballots' is plural. Common phrases: 'cast a ballot', 'count the ballots'. Not used for less formal votes (e.g., class polls).

• Spanish: boletas - papeletas de voto
• Portuguese (BR): cédulas de votação
• Portuguese (PT): boletins de voto
• Chinese (Simplified): 选票
• Chinese (Traditional): 選票
• Hindi: मतपत्र
• Arabic: أوراق الاقتراع
• Bengali: ব্যালট
• Russian: бюллетени
• Japanese: 投票用紙
• Vietnamese: lá phiếu
• Korean: 투표용지
• Turkish: oy pusulaları
• Urdu: بیلٹ پیپرز
• Indonesian: surat suara

Example Sentences

There were hundreds of ballots in the box.

basic

The officials counted the ballots carefully.

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Each voter received two ballots.

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Some people spoiled their ballots by marking two choices.

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The ballots were mailed out weeks before Election Day.

natural

After the polls closed, they began sorting the ballots.

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