Main Entry: ¹vote

Pronunciation: \ˈvōt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (Scots), from Latin votum vow, wish — more at vow

Date: 15th century

1 a : a usually formal expression of opinion or will in response to a proposed decision; especially : one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion, or candidate for office b : the total number of such expressions of opinion made known at a single time (as at an election) c : an expression of opinion or preference that resembles a vote d : ballot 1
2 : the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting
3 : the right to cast a vote; specifically : the right of suffrage : franchise
4 a : the act or process of voting <brought the question to a vote> b : a method of voting
5 : a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting
6 a : voter b : a group of voters with some common and identifying characteristics <the labor vote>
7 chiefly British a : a proposition to be voted on; especially : a legislative money item b : appropriation