balloting

Definition of Balloting in English :

1. ballot, balloting, vote, voting

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

Example Sentences:
'there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion'
'they allowed just one vote per person'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Balloting

noun

voting in an election

International observers say the balloting was fair.

n.

1. A sheet of paper or a card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one.

2. The act, process, or method of voting, especially in secret.

3. A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.

4. The total of all votes cast in an election.

5. The right to vote; franchise.

6. A small ball once used to register a secret vote.

intr.v. bal·lot·ed, bal·lot·ing, bal·lots

1. To cast a ballot; vote.

2. To draw lots.