voting — the action of expressing a choice or opinion in an election or meeting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of expressing a choice or opinion in an election or meeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother said voting was like choosing between two types of kimchi - both might be sour, but you still have to pick one!
- Electronic voting has made the process faster and more efficient.
- The cat somehow managed to interfere with our family voting on what to watch tonight by sitting on the remote control.
voting
NOUN[/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/]
the action of expressing a choice or opinion in an election or meeting
the action of expressing a choice or opinion in an election or meeting
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'votum' (vow, pledge), originally denoting an oath or vow made to the gods. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the act of expressing one's opinion or making a choice.
Breakdown
vot- (from Latin votum, meaning vow or pledge) + -ing (gerundive suffix forming a noun or continuous action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother said voting was like choosing between two types of kimchi - both might be sour, but you still have to pick one!”
“Electronic voting has made the process faster and more efficient.”
“The cat somehow managed to interfere with our family voting on what to watch tonight by sitting on the remote control.”
“Voting turnout was surprisingly high despite the rainy weather.”
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