balloting Definition

ballot
noun

1a. A method or system of voting, usually in secret, by putting a marked paper into a box or other container;
1b. An act or occasion of voting by this system.
2. The total number of votes recorded in an election.

Example: The ballot supported the management
3. A ballot paper or small ball, etc used in voting.

verb balloted, balloting

1. To take the vote or ballot of (a group of people).
intr
2. To vote by ballot (in favour of it).

Form: ballot for something (especially)

Etymology: 16c: from Italian ballotta little ball.