ballot
//ˈbæl.ət//
Noun
ballotsPlural
1
A piece of paper or card used to cast a vote in an election or poll
Please mark your choice on the ballot and place it in the box.
2
The process or system of secret voting in an election
The election was decided by secret ballot.
3
The total number of votes cast in an election
The ballot was higher than expected in this year's election.
Synonym
Verb
1
To vote by ballot; to cast a vote in a secret election
Union members will ballot on the proposed changes next week.