usage: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
Verb
1. vote, choose, take, select, pick out
usage: express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
2. vote, express, state
usage: express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket"
3. vote, express, state
usage: express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
4. vote
usage: be guided by in voting; "vote one's conscience"
5. vote, vote
usage: bring into existence or make available by vote; "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"