Straw Vote

Pronunciation: /strɔː voʊt/

Definitions of straw vote

noun a method of voting where people indicate their preferences by raising their hands or holding up straws

Example Sentences

A1 A straw vote is a simple way to show preference by raising hands.

A2 During the meeting, they conducted a straw vote to decide on the date for the event.

B1 The committee used a straw vote to gauge the opinions of the members before making a decision.

B2 The results of the straw vote indicated a clear majority in favor of the new policy.

C1 The straw vote was just one of many methods used to gather feedback from stakeholders.

C2 The accuracy of the straw vote results was called into question due to the small sample size.

Examples of straw vote in a Sentence

formal The committee conducted a straw vote to gauge the opinions of its members before making a decision.

informal Let's do a quick straw vote to see where everyone stands on this issue.

slang We should do a straw vote to get a sense of the room before we decide.

figurative The early poll results served as a straw vote for the upcoming election.

Grammatical Forms of straw vote

• past tense: straw voted
• plural: straw votes
• comparative: more straw vote
• superlative: most straw vote
• present tense: straw votes
• future tense: will straw vote
• perfect tense: have straw voted
• continuous tense: is straw voting
• singular: straw vote
• positive degree: straw vote
• infinitive: to straw vote
• gerund: straw voting
• participle: straw voted

Origin and Evolution of straw vote

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'straw vote' originated from the practice of using straw to indicate a voter's choice in a non-binding or informal poll.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of informal polls, 'straw vote' has evolved to refer to a non-binding or symbolic vote taken to gauge public opinion or sentiment on an issue.