Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/vəʊt ˈteɪ.kər/

Meaning and Usage

The term "vote taker" refers to a person or a device that collects or records votes, typically in the context of elections or decision-making processes. This term is not as commonly used in everyday English compared to more frequently used terms like "poll worker" or "election official." Its usage is more prevalent in written contexts, especially in discussions about electoral processes or democratic participation, than in oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. The vote taker ensured that each individual's choice was recorded accurately.

2. (La persona encargada de la votación se aseguró de que la elección de cada individuo se registrara de manera precisa.)

3. During the election, the vote taker explained the procedure to the voters.

4. (Durante la elección, el encargado de la votación explicó el procedimiento a los votantes.)

5. The integrity of the election depended heavily on the reliability of the vote taker.

6. (La integridad de la elección dependía en gran medida de la fiabilidad del encargado de la votación.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "vote" in various idiomatic expressions refers to the act of expressing a choice or decision, often implying participation or influence in matters of governance or opinion. However, "vote taker" itself does not have widely recognized idiomatic uses.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Vote with your feet" often refers to choosing to leave a situation (e.g., if you don't like something, express your discontent by leaving).

2. (El "votar con los pies" a menudo se refiere a elegir salir de una situación.)

3. "Cast your vote" is a common phrase used to mean making a choice, especially in an election.

4. (La frase "emitir tu voto" se usa comúnmente para referirse a hacer una elección, especialmente en una elección.)

5. "Your vote counts" emphasizes the importance of every individual's participation in the democratic process.

6. (La frase "tu voto cuenta" enfatiza la importancia de la participación de cada individuo en el proceso democrático.)

Etymology

The word "vote" comes from the Latin “votum,” meaning a vow or a solemn promise or wish. The term "taker" comes from the Middle English "taken," meaning to seize or accept. Therefore, "vote taker" essentially refers to someone who "takes" or collects votes.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Poll worker - Election official - Ballot collector

Antonyms: - Voter (in the sense that a vote taker receives votes while a voter casts a vote) - Non-participant (someone who does not engage in the voting process)