by ballot

Frequency: 6.58.8 per million words

Indicates the method of making a decision is through voting.

ballotPREPOSITION + ballot

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  • The new club president was chosen by secret ballot.
  • The country's next leader will be elected by ballot in the upcoming election.
  • Union members voted on the new contract by a postal ballot.
  • According to the bylaws, the board of directors must be selected by ballot.
  • The shareholders approved the merger by ballot during the annual meeting.
  • We can either appoint a leader or choose one by ballot.
  • Historically, many important positions were filled through appointment rather than by ballot.
  • The final decision on the motion was made by ballot to ensure anonymity.
  • All officers of the society are elected annually by ballot.
  • If there are multiple candidates, the selection has to be made by ballot.