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ballot (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbælət/

A sheet of paper or a digital screen used for voting, on which a voter marks their choice in an election or referendum.

She carefully marked her choices on the ballot before placing it in the box.
The election officials distributed the ballots to all registered voters at the polling station.
Many countries now use electronic ballots to make voting more efficient and secure.

cast a ballot (collocation): To vote by marking a ballot. — "Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot."
on the ballot (prepositional phrase): Referring to a candidate or issue that is listed for voting. — "There are three candidates on the ballot for mayor this year."
ballot box (collocation): A sealed box into which voters put their completed ballots. — "After voting, she dropped her ballot into the designated ballot box."

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