turnout

American  

[turn-out] / ˈtɜrnˌaʊt /

noun

1. the gathering of persons who come to an exhibition, party, spectacle, or the like.

   They had a large turnout at the meeting.

2. quantity of production; output.

3. an act of turning out.

4. the manner or style in which a person or thing is equipped, dressed, etc.

5. equipment; outfit.

6. a short side track, space, spur, etc., that enables trains, automobiles, etc., to pass one another or park.

7. Ballet.  the turning out of the legs from the hips, with the feet back to back or heel to heel.

8. Railroads.  a track structure composed of a switch, a frog, and closure rails, permitting a train to leave a given track for a branching or parallel track.

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Etymology

Origin of turnout

First recorded in 1680–90; noun use of verb phrase turn out

Example Sentences

The recent tragedy came as the Hong Kong government has been campaigning to boost turnout for a legislative council election scheduled for Dec. 7.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mitchell said she appreciated the turnout, engagement, and support from the community to elevate the department.

From Los Angeles Times

PCCs are elected officials, but elections have often had a limited turnout.

From BBC

Caroline Rance, Friends of the Earth Scotland's head of campaigns, said the turnout showed a growing desire for urgent climate action.

From BBC

Nepal announced on Saturday a five-day extension in voter registration for the first elections since anti-corruption protests toppled the government earlier this year, citing broad turnout.

From Barron's

Related Words

• output
• productivity
• turnover
• volume
• yield