Phonetics:
/vəʊt/
/voʊt/
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities
Example: One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords.
Definition: An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot
Example: The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.
Definition: An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer
verb
Definition: To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election
Example: Did you vote last month?
Definition: To choose or grant by means of a vote, or by general consent
Example: The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.