ballot
Translation
ballot, ballot paper
Examples
She cast her ballot in the election.
She cast her ballot in the election.
The issue will be decided by secret ballot.
The issue will be decided by secret ballot.
Grammar Patterns
((cast a)) ballot to vote She cast her ballot in the election.
((by)) ballot by means of voting The issue will be decided by secret ballot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vote, poll, ticket
Etymology
From Italian 'ballotta', meaning 'small ball', which was historically used for voting.
Memory Tips
Think of the small 'balls' that were once used to cast votes.