absentee ballot
ab·sen·tee bal·lot
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-suh n-tee bal-uh t]
- /ˌæb sənˈti ˈbæl ət/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-suh n-tee bal-uh t]
- /ˌæb sənˈti ˈbæl ət/
Definitions of absentee ballot words
- noun absentee ballot a ballot in which votes are cast in advance because voters are unable to go to the polling place 3
- noun absentee ballot a preelection ballot to be marked and delivered to a board of elections by a person (absentee voter) unable to be at the polls at election time 3
- noun absentee ballot the ballot used for an absentee vote. 1
- noun absentee ballot vote cast while absent 1
- noun absentee ballot (US) A vote made remotely, especially a postal ballot, cast by a voter unable to be present in person. 0
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Origin of absentee ballot
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Absentee ballot
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
absentee ballot popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
absentee ballot usage trend in Literature
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noun absentee ballot
- proxy — the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another.
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