balloting

noun

bal·​lot·​ing ˈba-lə-tiŋ How to pronounce balloting (audio)
: an act or process of voting
finished second in the balloting for the MVP award
Even in Oregon, where mail-in balloting makes voting convenient, two-thirds of those registered sat out the May primary.Karen Tumulty

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And, despite the popularity of mail-in balloting, the voting numbers took a huge dive after the new law required voters to renew every two years. Gina Hall, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025 Votes were not solicited from members of each coach’s new organization to limit subjective balloting. Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 Mail balloting has secured voting rights for many, including senior citizens and people who work multiple jobs and can’t predictably make it to the polls in person. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025 Under San Diego two major leaguers in starting pitcher Kutter Crawford and , who placed sixth in American League 2024 Rookie of the Year balloting. Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balloting

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balloting was in 1549

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“Balloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balloting. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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