voting
UK: ˈvəʊtɪŋ | US: ˈvoʊtɪŋ
n. the action or process of casting votes in an election or decision-making process
n. the collective votes cast in an election
ger. (present participle of "vote") the act of formally expressing a choice or opinion
The word "voting" derives from the Latin "votum," meaning "a vow or wish," which evolved into the verb "vote" in English, signifying the formal expression of a choice. The suffix "-ing" transforms the verb into a noun or gerund, representing the action or process. The term reflects the democratic tradition of collective decision-making, where individual wishes ("votes") are aggregated into a decisive outcome.
Voting is a fundamental right in democratic societies.
The voting process was conducted smoothly and transparently.
She spent the afternoon voting in the local election.
Online voting has become increasingly popular in recent years.
The results of the voting will be announced tomorrow.