What is another word for hanging chad?
Pronunciation: [hˈaŋɪŋ t͡ʃˈad] (IPA) 
The term "hanging chad" refers to an incomplete punch-hole on a voting ballot, causing confusion and uncertainty in the counting process. Synonyms for this term vary depending on the context. In a political or legal context, it could be called "voting irregularity" or "ballot discrepancy." In a technological context, it could be referred to as "data corruption" or "digital glitch." In a more straightforward sense, it could be called simply a "misvote" or "invalid vote." Whatever the term, the concept is the same: an incomplete vote that could potentially sway the outcome of an election.
