Meaning & use

ballot

noun·Everyday

A paper or system used to cast a vote, especially in a secret election.

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She marked her choice carefully on the ballot before dropping it in the box.

Voters lined up early to cast their ballot on election morning.

A note on using this word

Ballot can refer to the physical paper, the list of candidates, or, as a verb, the act of voting itself.

Words with a similar meaning

vote

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