 
 Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word     A method used for voting in an election, often done using a piece of paper or digital means to record a person's choice.  Synonyms:
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 The decision was made through a secret ballot.Citizens cast their votes in the ballot box.The proposal failed by a narrow margin in the ballot.
Etymology:
  
 Originated in the mid-16th century from the Italian word ballotta, meaning small ball used in voting. It traces back to the Latin word balla.
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