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

  1. 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.

  2. Ballot as a noun:

    The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

  3. Ballot as a noun:

    The total of all the votes cast in an election.

  4. Ballot as a noun (chiefly, US):

    A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.

  1. Ballot as a verb:

    To vote or decide by ballot.

    Examples:

    "to ballot for a candidate"

  2. Ballot as a verb:

    To draw lots.

  1. 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.

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