Meaning
A ballot is a method of voting, typically in written form, that allows individuals to express their preferences in an election or decision-making process, often ensuring anonymity and confidentiality in the selection of candidates or options.
💡 It is important to distinguish between a ballot as a physical document and the act of voting itself; the term is often misused to refer to the overall voting process rather than the specific item used to record a vote.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
weekly
staff
meeting
,
the
team
discussed
a
proposed
change
to
the
lunch
rota
and
agreed
to
decide
by
secret
ballot
to
ensure
everyone's
opinion
was
respected
.
The
manager
outlined
the
voting
procedure
in
a
calm
tone
,
emphasizing
that
the
process
would
be
anonymous
and
confidential
so
that
people
felt
comfortable
expressing
their
true
preference
.
Each
person
received
a
simple
slip
and
had
a
quiet
moment
to
cast
their
ballot
,
which
reduced
tension
and
avoided
any
pressure
to
conform
.
After
the
ballots
were
collected
and
counted
,
the
result
showed
a
clear
preference
for
the
shorter
lunch
period
,
and
everyone
accepted
the
outcome
without
debate
.
The
manager
promised
to
review
the
change
after
a
month
,
so
the
team
felt
reassured
that
their
voices
would
continue
to
matter
.
Common Phrases
cast a ballot
ballot initiative
secret ballot
Synonyms
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