ballot
noun
a slip or sheet of paper on which a person's vote is marked.
balloted
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past participleof ballot.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof ballot.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
ballotnouna slip or sheet of paper on which a person's vote is marked.
Example Sentences
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On Friday, Duffy told fans via a story on her Instagram account that she would be hosting a balloted gig.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Staff at an East Dunbartonshire secondary school are being balloted on strike action over "serious health and safety concerns".
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
Earlier this month, the Unite union said members would be balloted on strike action following reports the institution could cut up to 700 jobs.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on strike action in a dispute over plans to cut £140m from its budget.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
For ten days the Charleston convention wrangled over the platform and balloted for the nomination of a candidate.
From History of the United States by Charles A. (Charles Austin) Beard
