Casting a vote: meaning, definitions and examples

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casting a vote

 

[ หˆkษ‘หstษชล‹ ษ™ vษ™สŠt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

election

To cast a vote means to formally choose someone or something by voting. It is the action of expressing one's choice in an election or a decision-making process.

Synonyms

ballot, choose, elect, vote

Examples of usage

  • The citizens cast their votes in the presidential election.
  • She cast a vote for her favorite candidate.
  • We need to cast our votes before the deadline.
  • The board members will cast their votes on the new policy.
  • Everyone over 18 years old is eligible to cast a vote.
Context #2 | Noun

election

A cast vote refers to the formal expression of a choice in an election or decision-making process. It is the physical or electronic record of an individual's decision.

Synonyms

ballot, election, poll, voting

Examples of usage

  • The candidate received a high number of cast votes.
  • The cast votes are being counted.
  • The final result will depend on the cast votes.
  • Each cast vote is important in determining the outcome.
  • The accuracy of the cast votes is crucial for a fair election.

Translations

Translations of the word "casting a vote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น votaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคคเคฆเคพเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eine Stimme abgeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memberikan suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพััƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oddanie gล‚osu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•็ฅจใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emitir un voto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oy vermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌํ‘œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฏู„ุงุก ุจุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odevzdรกnรญ hlasu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odovzdanie hlasu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•็ฅจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oddati glas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ kjรณsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ั ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emitir un voto

Etymology

The term 'casting a vote' originates from the Latin word 'votum', meaning 'a vow or wish'. In ancient times, casting a vote was a sacred act symbolizing individual choice and democracy. The concept of voting has evolved over centuries, from early forms of decision-making in Greek city-states to modern democratic elections. Today, casting a vote is a fundamental right and responsibility in democratic societies, allowing citizens to participate in governance and shape the future of their communities.