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turnout

 

[ ˈtɜːrnaʊt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

in a performance

The number of people who attend a particular event, especially a performance or sports event.

Synonyms

audience, crowd, spectators

Examples of usage

  • The band was thrilled with the large turnout at their concert.
  • The turnout for the basketball game was impressive.
Context #3 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 उपस्थिति

🇩🇪 Beteiligung

🇮🇩 kehadiran

🇺🇦 явка

🇵🇱 frekwencja

🇯🇵 参加者数

🇫🇷 participation

🇪🇸 asistencia

🇹🇷 katılım

🇰🇷 참석률

🇸🇦 إقبال

🇨🇿 účast

🇸🇰 účasť

🇨🇳 出席率

🇸🇮 udeležba

🇮🇸 mæting

🇰🇿 қатысу

🇬🇪 მონაწილეობა

🇦🇿 iştirak

🇲🇽 asistencia

Etymology

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.