BALLOT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word ballot. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BALLOT
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vote | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative • the opinion of a group as determined by voting • a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment • a body of voters who have the same interests • the total number of voters who participated verb • express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote • express one's choice or preference by vote • express a choice or opinion • be guided by in voting • bring into existence or make available by vote | ||||||||
election | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vote to select the winner of a position or political office • the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice • the status or fact of being elected • the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists) | ||||||||
paper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses • an essay (especially one written as an assignment) • a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements • a medium for written communication • a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses • a business firm that publishes newspapers • the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher verb • cover with paper • cover with wallpaper | ||||||||
poll | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tame parrot • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people • the top of the head • the part of the head between the ears • the counting of votes (as in an election) verb • get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions • vote in an election at a polling station • get the votes of • convert into a pollard | ||||||||
slip | verbv | |||||||
noun • a socially awkward or tactless act • a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. • potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • a young and slender person • a place where a craft can be made fast • an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall • a slippery smoothness • artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material • a small sheet of paper • a woman's sleeveless undergarment • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • an unexpected slide • a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air • the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) verb • move stealthily • insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner • fall to a lower standard • move smoothly and easily • to make a mistake or be incorrect • pass on stealthily • move easily • cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion • pass out of one's memory • move out of position | ||||||||
ticket | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment) • a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. • a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation) • a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices • the appropriate or desirable thing verb • record a fine as a penalty in a police record • provide with a ticket for passage or admission | ||||||||
balloting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | ||||||||
voting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative |