1. A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favour of each alternative
   "The voting process was closely monitored to ensure fairness";
   - vote, ballot, balloting

1. Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
   "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
    
2. Express one's choice or preference by vote
   "vote the Democratic ticket"
    
3. Express a choice or opinion
   "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
    
4. Bring into existence or make available by vote
   "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"
    
5. Be guided by in voting
   "vote one's conscience"

Derived forms: votings

See also: vote in, vote out

Type of: choice, choose, express, option, pick, pick out, select, selection, state, take

Encyclopedia: Voting