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write-in vs ballot

ballot vs write-in

write-in and ballot both are nouns.

write-in is not a verb while ballot is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
write-in Yes No No No
ballot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ballot is a hypernym of write-in; that is, ballot is a word with a broader meaning than write-in:
  • write-in: a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot
  • ballot: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
Other hypernyms of write-in include balloting, vote, voting.
write-in (noun) ballot (noun)
a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
write-in (verb) ballot (verb)
vote by ballot
Difference between write-in and ballot

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