vote
/vəʊt/ · vot
noun
- A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords.
- An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.
- An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer She made a silent vote to the heavens, praying for her loved one's recovery.
verb
- To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election Did you vote last month?
- To choose or grant by means of a vote, or by general consent The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.
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Did you know? The word 'vote' has been used in various forms since the 14th century, with its earliest recorded use in the 1380s in Middle English. Its meaning has evolved over time to encompass not only a formalized choice but also an ardent wish or desire.