noun

1. Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

2. The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

3. The total of all the votes cast in an election.

Synonyms: ballot paper, voting slip

verb

1. To vote or decide by ballot.

   “to ballot for a candidate”

2. To draw lots.