a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
the opinion of a group as determined by voting; they put the question to a vote'
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; American women got the vote in 1920
[ Syn: right to vote , suffrage ]
a body of voters who have the same interests; he failed to get the Black vote'
the total number of voters who participated; they are expecting a large vote
[ Syn: voter turnout ]
vote (n.)
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'
express one's choice or preference by vote; vote the Democratic ticket'
express a choice or opinion; I vote that we all go home; She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant'
be guided by in voting; vote one's conscience'
bring into existence or make available by vote; They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia'