The difference between Ballot and Voting slip
When used as nouns, ballot means originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote, whereas voting slip means a piece of paper with a list of the candidates at an election (sometimes with an indication of the candidate's party).
Ballot is also verb with the meaning: to vote or decide by ballot.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ballot and Voting slip
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Ballot as a noun:
Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
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Ballot as a noun:
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
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Ballot as a noun:
The total of all the votes cast in an election.
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Ballot as a noun (chiefly, US):
A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
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Ballot as a verb:
To vote or decide by ballot.
Examples:
"to ballot for a candidate"
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Ballot as a verb:
To draw lots.
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Voting slip as a noun:
a piece of paper with a list of the candidates at an election (sometimes with an indication of the candidate's party); the voter puts an X in the corresponding place against the candidate of his choice, folds the slip and places it in a ballot box provided.