voting machine

noun

: a mechanical device for recording and counting votes cast in an election

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Long lines, voting machine problems or other issues at the polls? — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 But states and voting machine vendors were wary about sharing data on weaknesses in voting systems, fearing it could be exploited if certain details were to become public. — Andy Mannix, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit seeks $787 million in damages, the same amount the network paid to settle a defamation suit brought by voting machine company Dominion. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 He was sued for defamation by voting machine companies — including one case that was settled. — Dana Ferguson, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voting machine

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of voting machine was in 1848

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voting machine

noun
: a mechanical device for recording and counting votes cast in an election

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