English · Word Candidate

ballot

/ˈbælət/

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Also seen as: ballots · balloting · balloted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một quả bóng nhỏ hoặc giấy dùng để bỏ phiếu

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Noun

Examples

Imagine if the outcome in Michigan is close, and 75% of Biden supporters vote absentee, yet 10% or more of those ballots are rejected.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình bỏ phiếu, đặc biệt là bí mật

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Noun

Examples

July 1836, A. B. (initials of author), London and Westminster Review Article XI, Bribery and Intimidation at Elections the insufficiency of the ballot

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To vote or decide by ballot.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bỏ phiếu hoặc quyết định bằng phiếu

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Verb

Examples

to ballot for a candidate

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To draw lots.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bốc thăm

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ballot” mean?

A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

Is “ballot” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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