voting
word · lemma: vote
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
VOH-ding
/vˈəʊtɪŋ/
VOH-ting
Definition
The act of making a choice in an election, meeting, or decision by marking a ballot, raising a hand, or another official method.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, legal, or organizational contexts, such as elections or group decisions. Collocates with 'process,' 'rights,' and 'system.' Not used for personal decisions ('choosing' is used instead).
Spanish: votaciónPortuguese (BR): votaçãoPortuguese (PT): votaçãoChinese (Simplified): 投票Chinese (Traditional): 投票Hindi: मतदानArabic: التصويتBengali: ভোটদান - ভোটিংRussian: голосованиеJapanese: 投票Vietnamese: bỏ phiếuKorean: 투표Turkish: oylamaUrdu: ووٹنگ - رائے دہیIndonesian: pemungutan suara - voting
Example Sentences
We had heated debates before the final voting on the project.
natural
Low voting turnout worried the officials.
natural
Voting is important in a democracy.
basic
The voting will begin at 8 a.m.
basic
Everyone had a chance at voting in the meeting.
basic
Online voting makes elections faster and easier.
natural