English · Word Candidate

vote

/vəʊt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: votes · voting · voted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lựa chọn chính thức về các vấn đề pháp lý

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Noun

Examples

The city council decided the matter should go to public vote.

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

An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động hoặc trường hợp tham gia vào một lựa chọn

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Noun

Examples

The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.

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 cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đặt phiếu bầu; thể hiện lựa chọn chính thức

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Verb

Examples

Q: Did you vote last month? A: Yes. I voted for John Smith, and it's a shame that he lost; you can't blame me for the mess we're in now.

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 choose or grant (some objective) by means of a vote, or by general consent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chọn hoặc cấp (một mục tiêu) bằng cách bỏ phiếu hoặc đồng ý

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Verb

Examples

The directors voted an increase in R&D spending.

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).

Common questions

What does “vote” mean?

A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

Is “vote” formal or informal?

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