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BALLOT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ballot. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word ballot. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For BALLOT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ballot, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
choice selection vote decision document election option papers pick poll referendum survey
Phrases (1)
written document

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