How Do You Spell OUTVOTING?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtvˈə͡ʊtɪŋ] (IPA)

Outvoting is spelled as /aʊtˈvəʊtɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is formed by adding the prefix "out" to the verb "voting". The stressed syllable is the second one, which is represented by the symbol /vəʊ/. The spelling of the word follows typical English patterns for adding the prefix "out", and the pronunciation reflects the common pronunciation of the two component words. The meaning of outvoting is to win a vote by having more votes than another person or group.

OUTVOTING Meaning and Definition

  1. Outvoting is a verb that refers to the act of prevailing over someone or a group of people through the democratic process of voting. It involves garnering a majority of votes or garnering more votes than an opposing party or individual in order to win a decision or make a choice.

    The term generally applies to situations where a group or individuals unite against another party or individual to influence the outcome of a vote or decision-making process. It commonly occurs in democratic systems, such as during elections, meetings, or debates, where different opinions clash, and a decision needs to be made.

    Outvoting usually requires the participants to cast their votes, either through a show of hands, secret ballot, or any other appropriate method. The result reflects the choices made by the majority and often leads to either the acceptance or rejection of a proposal, candidate, or idea. The individual or party with the highest number of votes is said to have "outvoted" their opponents and emerged as the winner.

    Outvoting plays a crucial role in various democratic institutions, ensuring that decisions are made collectively and that the majority preference is upheld. It is an essential manifestation of the principle of majority rule, which underpins many democratic systems worldwide.

Common Misspellings for OUTVOTING

Etymology of OUTVOTING

The word "outvoting" is formed by adding the prefix "out-" to the verb "voting".

The term "vote" originates from the Latin word "votum", which means "to wish, hope, or promise". In English, "vote" primarily refers to the action of expressing a formal opinion or choice in a political or public matter.

The prefix "out-" in this context denotes going beyond or surpassing. When "out-" is added to "vote", the resulting word "outvote" signifies the act of gaining more votes or surpassing others in a vote count. "Outvoting" is the present participle form of "outvote", used to describe the ongoing process of outgaining votes in a given situation.

Similar spelling words for OUTVOTING

Conjugate verb Outvoting

CONDITIONAL

I would outvote
we would outvote
you would outvote
he/she/it would outvote
they would outvote

FUTURE

I will outvote
we will outvote
you will outvote
he/she/it will outvote
they will outvote

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outvoted
we will have outvoted
you will have outvoted
he/she/it will have outvoted
they will have outvoted

PAST

I outvoted
we outvoted
you outvoted
he/she/it outvoted
they outvoted

PAST PERFECT

I had outvoted
we had outvoted
you had outvoted
he/she/it had outvoted
they had outvoted

PRESENT

I outvote
we outvote
you outvote
he/she/it outvotes
they outvote

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outvoted
we have outvoted
you have outvoted
he/she/it has outvoted
they have outvoted
I am outvoting
we are outvoting
you are outvoting
he/she/it is outvoting
they are outvoting
I was outvoting
we were outvoting
you were outvoting
he/she/it was outvoting
they were outvoting
I will be outvoting
we will be outvoting
you will be outvoting
he/she/it will be outvoting
they will be outvoting
I have been outvoting
we have been outvoting
you have been outvoting
he/she/it has been outvoting
they have been outvoting
I had been outvoting
we had been outvoting
you had been outvoting
he/she/it had been outvoting
they had been outvoting
I will have been outvoting
we will have been outvoting
you will have been outvoting
he/she/it will have been outvoting
they will have been outvoting
I would have outvoted
we would have outvoted
you would have outvoted
he/she/it would have outvoted
they would have outvoted
I would be outvoting
we would be outvoting
you would be outvoting
he/she/it would be outvoting
they would be outvoting
I would have been outvoting
we would have been outvoting
you would have been outvoting
he/she/it would have been outvoting
they would have been outvoting

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