votes

Meanings

Noun

• a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
  • "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"
• the opinion of a group as determined by voting
• a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
• a body of voters who have the same interests
• the total number of voters who participated
• plural of vote

Verb

• express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
• express one's choice or preference by vote
• express a choice or opinion
• be guided by in voting
• bring into existence or make available by vote
• third-person singular simple present indicative of vote

Synonyms

ballot, balloting, right to vote, suffrage, vote, voter turnout, voting