voting machine

noun

1. a mechanical apparatus used in a polling place to register and count the votes.

voting machine

noun

1. (esp in the US) a machine at a polling station that voters operate to register their votes and that mechanically or electronically counts all votes cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of voting machine¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Bolsonaro and his allies began an intense campaign alleging - without evidence - that the country's electronic voting machines could be hacked.

From BBC

Bolsonaro is already banned from running for re-election in Brazil's next elections in 2026 after using social media and state television to cast doubt on Brazil's electoral system and electronic voting machines without evidence.

From BBC

They spread the falsehoods that Smartmatic software was used in Dominion voting machines and altered millions of votes.

From Los Angeles Times

He did not identify voting machines from any particular company.

From BBC

Election Assistance Commission to shift its guidance on voting machines banning the use of certain bar codes and quick-response codes, has been allowed to proceed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• polling place