ballot

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbælət/

Noun

Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

Japanese Meaning

当初は投票を行うために箱などに入れられる小さな球（投票球）として用いられたもの。 / 現代では、投票を示すために使用される紙片、カード、またはその他の投票方法を指す。

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At the ancient council, each citizen dropped a ballot into the clay urn to cast their vote.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古代の評議会では、各市民がそれぞれ投票に使われた小さな玉を粘土の壺に落として票を投じた。

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Sense（1）

Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

Sense（2）

The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

the insufficiency of the ballot

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（3）

The total of all the votes cast in an election.

Sense（4）

(chiefly US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.

ballots

（ plural ）

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