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

More ballots have been cast in Texas through the first seven days of early voting for the 2026 midterms than any recent midterm or presidential election year, driven by high turnout in the Democratic primary.

From Salon

Crockett, a 44-year-old African-American lawyer, argues the party needs a fighter capable of energizing turnout and commanding attention through sharp, viral exchanges with Republicans.

From Barron's

The man at the microphone began talking excitedly about what a great turnout they had, what a great program they had planned, how well the county department of social services worked .

From Literature

Many of those watching suggested that Jackson's success in boosting black turnout in previous presidential campaigns had helped ensure Obama's victory.

From BBC

She does not think the U.S. has reached that point, as high turnout in recent elections has shown, but it is a longer-term risk.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• output
• productivity
• turnover
• volume
• yield