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ballot

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: ballotsQuá khứ: ballotedPhân từ 2: ballotedV-ing: balloting

This term carries a strong association with formal, institutional legitimacy. It evokes the image of a secret, protected choice, distinguishing it from a public show of hands or an informal consensus. The word is inextricably linked to the concept of democratic process and the physical or digital act of recording a preference. In political discourse, it often contrasts with the concept of a "coup" or "appointment," emphasizing a peaceful transition of power through collective agreement. It is used in both high-stakes national elections and small-scale organizational decisions, always implying a structured system of counting.

Countable when referring to the physical slips of paper used by voters. Uncountable when referring to the overall system or process of voting.

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Danh từ

[someone][something]

"The officials began counting the paper ballots."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To decide a matter by voting.

"The committee decided to ballot the members on the new policy."

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