Noun
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the total number of voters who participated
"they are expecting a large vote"
- voter turnout -
a body of voters who have the same interests
"he failed to get the Black vote"
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a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution
guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
"American women got the vote in 1920"
- right to vote -
the opinion of a group as determined by voting
"they put the question to a vote"
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a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
"there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"
"they allowed just one vote per person"
Verb
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bring into existence or make available by vote
"They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"
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be guided by in voting
"vote one's conscience"
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express a choice or opinion
"I vote that we all go home"
"She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
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express one's choice or preference by vote
"vote the Democratic ticket"
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express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution
cast a vote
"He voted for the motion"
"None of the Democrats voted last night"