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Voted (adj) means decided on or approved through a formal vote. Example: “The voted budget will take effect next quarter.”

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Decided on or approved through a formal vote.
"The voted budget will take effect next quarter."

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In plain EnglishSomething that was settled or agreed upon by a vote.

Word Forms

more voted comparative, most voted superlative

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What does “voted” mean?

The word “voted” means decided on or approved through a formal vote. In plain terms, something that was settled or agreed upon by a vote.

How do you use “voted” in a sentence?

Here is “voted” used in a sentence: “The voted budget will take effect next quarter.”

What part of speech is “voted”?

“Voted” is an adjective.

Is “voted” a common word?

“Voted” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between voted and elected?

'Elected' specifically means chosen for a position or office by vote, as in an elected official. 'Voted' is broader and applies to anything decided or approved by a formal vote, such as a voted budget or a measure voted through. All elected outcomes involve voting, but not all votes elect a person.

What is an example of 'voted' used as an adjective?

As an adjective, 'voted' describes something settled by a formal vote, as in 'the voted budget' or 'the newly voted measures.' It also appears in phrases of recognition like 'voted best restaurant in town,' meaning the title was awarded through people casting votes rather than by a single decision.

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