voting

(noun) a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative. Synonyms: vote, ballot, balloting. Examples: "There were only 17 votes in favor of the motion." "They allowed just one vote per person."

(verb) express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote. Synonyms: vote. Examples: "He voted for the motion." "None of the democrats voted last night."

(verb) express one's choice or preference by vote. Synonyms: vote. Example: "Vote the democratic ticket."

(verb) express a choice or opinion. Synonyms: vote. Examples: "I vote that we all go home." "She voted for going to the chinese restaurant."

(verb) be guided by in voting. Synonyms: vote. Example: "Vote one's conscience."

(verb) bring into existence or make available by vote. Synonyms: vote. Example: "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in asia."