Turnout: meaning, definitions and examples
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turnout
[ ˈtɜːrnaʊt ]
in politics
The number of people attending or taking part in an event, meeting, election, etc.
Synonyms
attendance, participation, presence
Examples of usage
- The voter turnout for the election was higher than expected.
- We were disappointed by the low turnout at the community meeting.
in a performance
The number of people who attend a particular event, especially a performance or sports event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The band was thrilled with the large turnout at their concert.
- The turnout for the basketball game was impressive.
in a road
A place where a road leads off from another, or a widening in a road.
Synonyms
branch, intersection, junction
Examples of usage
- The car took the turnout to the scenic viewpoint.
- There's a turnout just ahead where we can stop for a break.
Translations
Translations of the word "turnout" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comparecimento
- participação
- número de eleitores
🇮🇳 उपस्थिति
🇩🇪 Beteiligung
- Wahlbeteiligung
- Besucherzahl
🇮🇩 kehadiran
🇺🇦 явка
- відвідуваність
- кількість виборців
🇵🇱 frekwencja
- liczba uczestników
- liczba wyborców
🇯🇵 参加者数
- 出席者数
- 投票率
🇫🇷 participation
- taux de participation
- affluence
🇪🇸 asistencia
- participación
- número de votantes
🇹🇷 katılım
🇰🇷 참석률
🇸🇦 إقبال
🇨🇿 účast
- volební účast
- návštěvnost
🇸🇰 účasť
- volebná účasť
- návštevnosť
🇨🇳 出席率
🇸🇮 udeležba
🇮🇸 mæting
- þátttaka
- kjörsókn
🇰🇿 қатысу
🇬🇪 მონაწილეობა
- ამომრჩეველთა რაოდენობა
- დასწრება
🇦🇿 iştirak
🇲🇽 asistencia
- participación
- número de votantes
Word origin
The word 'turnout' originated in the late 18th century, combining the words 'turn' and 'out'. It initially referred to the act of turning out or going out, and later evolved to also mean attendance or participation. The term has been widely used in political contexts to describe the number of people voting or attending events. Over time, 'turnout' has become a common term in various fields to indicate the number of individuals present at a particular gathering or location.
See also: downturn, overturn, turn, turnaround, turncoat, turner, turning, turnover, turnpike, turntable.