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vote vs casting vote

casting vote vs vote

vote and casting vote both are nouns.

vote is a verb but casting vote is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vote Yes No Yes No
casting vote Yes No No No
As nouns, casting vote is a hyponym of vote; that is, casting vote is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vote:
  • vote: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
  • casting vote: the deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie
Other hyponyms of vote include block vote, secret ballot, split ticket, straight ticket, multiple voting, veto, write-in, upvote.
vote (noun) casting vote (noun)
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative the deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie
the opinion of a group as determined by voting
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
the total number of voters who participated
a body of voters who have the same interests
vote (verb) casting vote (verb)
be guided by in voting
express one's choice or preference by vote
express a choice or opinion
bring into existence or make available by vote
express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
Difference between vote and casting vote

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