Word
voting
Phoneticsvot·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
UK/vˈəʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of casting a vote
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of choosing someone or something in an election or meeting.
n. the formal act or process of expressing a choice or opinion in a ballot or election.
“Voting will take place at the local school from eight in the morning.”
“The government introduced new measures to ensure that voting remains accessible to citizens living in remote rural areas.”
02having the right to vote
B2 · Upper Intermediate Finance Technical
adj. describing something, like a share in a company, that gives the owner the right to vote.
adj. carrying the legal right for the holder to participate in elections or corporate decisions.
“The founders kept most of the voting shares to stay in control of the company.”
“Institutional investors often prioritize voting stock to ensure they have a seat at the table during major corporate restructuring discussions.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies, such as 'voting rights' or 'voting shares'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “voting” in context.
Verb
01. abstain from voting
“Several members of the committee decided to abstain from voting on the controversial proposal.”
verb + prep + noun
02. encourage voting
“The government launched a new campaign to encourage voting among young people.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. compulsory voting
“In some countries, compulsory voting ensures that almost every citizen participates in the election.”
adj + noun
04. early voting
“The state introduced early voting to reduce the long queues at polling stations on election day.”
adj + noun
05. strategic voting
“Strategic voting occurs when people support a candidate they like less to prevent a worse outcome.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. voting booth
“She stepped into the voting booth and pulled the curtain to mark her ballot in private.”
noun + noun
07. voting patterns
“Sociologists are studying how voting patterns have shifted in rural areas over the last decade.”
noun + noun
08. voting rights
“The activists fought for decades to secure equal voting rights for all citizens.”
noun + noun
Preposition
09. by proxy voting
“Shareholders who cannot attend the meeting in person can participate by proxy voting.”
prep + adj + noun
10. voting system
11. voting machines
12. voting process
Real-World Examples
“It’s not that they hold popular ideas; it’s that they and their supporters show up on voting day.” “Mundubile, 55, has said he will mount a legal challenge to the results, saying his NRPUP party had evidence that there were voting irregularities.” Etymology
By surface analysis, vote + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
Idioms
01. foot voting
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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