vote

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 12: the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting3: the right to cast a vote ; specifically : the right of suffrage : franchise4 a: the act or process of voting <brought the question to a vote> b: a method of voting5: a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting6 a: voter b: a group of voters with some common and identifying characteristics <the labor vote>7chiefly British a: a proposition to be voted on ; especially : a legislative money item b: appropriation

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