ballot

• Substantiv, das den formalen Vorgang der Stimmabgabe bezeichnet, meist ein Stimmzettel oder ein elektronisches System zur Stimmabgabe bei Wahlen oder Entscheidungen.

A noun referring to a formal process of voting, typically a piece of paper or electronic system used to cast a vote in an election or decision-making process.

1. Voting paperB1formal

   A piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election.

   Stimmzettel

   • Voters marked their choices on the ballot.
   • The ballot was counted by election officials.
   • She submitted her ballot before the deadline.

2. Voting processB1formal

   The system or act of voting, especially in a political election.

   Wahl

   • The union held a ballot to decide on the strike.
   • The election was decided by a secret ballot.
   • The ballot results were announced late at night.

   Synonymeelectionpollvotevoting

• Verb, das die Handlung des Abstimmens oder der Stimmabgabe bezeichnet, meist bei Wahlen oder Entscheidungsprozessen; auch für das Aufstellen als Kandidat verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of voting or casting a vote, typically in an election or decision-making process.

1. B2formal

   To cast a vote in an election or decision-making process.

   Abstimmen

   • The members will ballot on the new proposal next week.
   • They balloted to choose the committee chairperson.
   • The union balloted its members on the strike action.

   Synonymepollvote