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What is another word for postal vote?

Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊstə͡l vˈə͡ʊt] (IPA)

A postal vote is a type of voting where the voter casts their ballot via mail. This method is mostly used when the voter is unable to attend the designated polling station on election day due to distance, disability, or any other valid reason. However, there are other terms used for postal voting, including absentee voting, mail-in voting, and postal ballot. In the US, absentee voting is commonly used by military service personnel or citizens living abroad. Mail-in voting is a method of postal voting in which the voter sends their ballot by mail, but the counting is done in-person. Postal ballot is the term used in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand for postal voting.
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What are the hypernyms for Postal vote?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    ballot, election, voting, democratic process, Postal method of voting, Remote voting.

What are the opposite words for postal vote?

The antonyms for the word "postal vote" includes in-person voting, ballot booth voting, electronic voting, and machine voting. In-person voting is when individuals go to a designated polling station to cast their vote. Ballot booth voting is similar to in-person voting, however, individuals cast their vote in a private booth after which they deposit the ballot in a ballot box. Electronic voting utilises technology to cast ballots remotely. This typology of voting usually includes voting by internet, mobile phones or computer systems. Machine voting is done with the use of voting machines, which counts the vote and prints a record of the ballot. These alternatives to the postal vote have become popular substitutes in several countries due to the convenience, security, and transparency they offer.

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