e-voting

American  

[ee-voh-ting] / ˈiˌvoʊ tɪŋ /

noun

1. electronic voting.

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e-voting British  

noun

1. the application of electronic technology to cast and count votes in an election

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Etymology

Origin of e-voting

First recorded in 1995–2000; e- ² ( def. ) + voting ( def. )

Example Sentences

But keeping elderly peers cooped up in the House of Lords seems almost irresponsible now, and e-voting could be the safest way of passing legislation in an epidemic.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2020

Along these lines, in 2004, Nevada was the first state to mandate e-voting machines include a voter-verified paper trail to ensure public accountability for each vote cast.

From US News • Aug. 1, 2016

State-level election agencies must be given the financial resources to invest in up-to-date e-voting systems.

From US News • Aug. 1, 2016

The real shift would be remote e-voting, which would mean being able to vote online rather than go to a polling station.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2015

To others, e-voting is about being able to vote remotely, typically over the Internet. 

From Scientific American • Jun. 19, 2012