vote meaning and definition

VOTE noun

Definition of vote (noun)

1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
   • "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
   • synonyms: ballot, balloting, voting
2. the opinion of a group as determined by voting
   • "they put the question to a vote"
3. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
   • "American women got the vote in 1920"
   • synonyms: right to vote, suffrage
4. a body of voters who have the same interests
   • "he failed to get the Black vote"
5. the total number of voters who participated
   • "they are expecting a large vote"
   • synonyms: voter turnout

VOTE verb

Definition of vote (verb)

1. express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
   • "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
2. express one's choice or preference by vote
   • "vote the Democratic ticket"
3. express a choice or opinion
   • "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
4. be guided by in voting
   • "vote one's conscience"
5. bring into existence or make available by vote
   • "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"