vote

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/vəʊt/]

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1. vote (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

Example: The city council decided the matter should go to public vote.

2. vote (noun) — sense 2

Definition: An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.

Example: The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.

3. vote (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

Example: Jol[ante]. In you, Sir, / I live; and when, or by the Courſe of Nature, / Or Violence you muſt fall, the End of my / Devotions is, that one and the ſame Hour / May make us fit for Heaven. // Server. I join with you / In my votes that way: […]

4. vote (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

Example: Q: Did you vote last month? A: Yes. I voted for John Smith, and it's a shame that he lost; you can't blame me for the mess we're in now.

5. vote (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To choose or grant (some objective) by means of a vote, or by general consent.

Example: The directors voted an increase in R&D spending.

6. vote (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To exercise one's voting right upon (a ballot or a share of stock).

Example: vote your ballot

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