What is the meaning of voting?

noun

• A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative.
  • usage: "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
  • synonyms: vote, ballot, balloting

verb

• Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote.
  • usage: "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
  • synonyms: vote
• Express one's choice or preference by vote.
  • usage: "vote the Democratic ticket"
  • synonyms: vote
• Express a choice or opinion.
  • usage: "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
  • synonyms: vote
• Be guided by in voting.
  • usage: "vote one's conscience"
  • synonyms: vote
• Bring into existence or make available by vote.
  • usage: "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"
  • synonyms: vote