voting
n. uncountablen. the act of choosing a leader or making a decision by marking a paper or raising your hand. It is how people in a group or country show what they want.
n. the formal expression of opinion or choice by an individual or body of individuals, especially in an election. Often used to describe the collective process of casting and counting ballots.
Voting takes place at the local school every four years.
The board of directors scheduled the voting for next Tuesday to decide on the new company policy.
While compulsory voting ensures high participation rates, critics argue it may lead to a higher percentage of donkey votes from uninterested citizens.
By surface analysis, vote + -ing.
Often functions as a gerund; frequently modified by adjectives like 'compulsory', 'tactical', or 'proxy'.