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vote vs select

select vs vote

vote is a noun but select is not a noun.

vote is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

vote and select both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vote Yes No Yes No
select No Yes Yes No
As verbs, select is a hypernym of vote; that is, select is a word with a broader meaning than vote:
  • vote: express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
  • select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of vote include choose, pick out, take.
vote (noun) select (noun)
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
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 (adjective) select (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade
vote (verb) select (verb)
be guided by in voting pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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 select

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