# voted

/ˈvoʊtɪd/ (US) · /vˈəʊtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/voted
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. decided by vote

adjective · CEFR C1 · Formal · Technical

describes something that was decided or given to someone by a vote.

For teachers: established, assigned, or granted through a formal voting process.

- The voted funds were finally released to the local schools.
- The voted resolution remains binding until the next general assembly can review the constitutional amendments.

Usage: Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun in legal or parliamentary contexts.

## Examples

- Most people voted for the new park.
- The committee members voted unanimously to approve the budget after a long discussion about costs.
- Although the majority of the electorate voted in favor of the reform, the legislative process stalled due to a lack of consensus on the implementation timeline.

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