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Definition of overvote

overvote

/ˈoʊvərˌvoʊt/
o · ver · vote
Plural:overvotes
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Past Simple:overvoted
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Past Participle:overvoted
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Present Participle:overvoting
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overvote Lexical Profile

overvote Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An instance of voting for more candidates or options on a single ballot than is permitted for a given contest, typically resulting in the invalidation of that vote.

Example

"The electronic tabulator automatically alerts the voter if it detects an overvote before the ballot is cast."

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• verb

1

To vote for more candidates or options on a ballot than is legally permitted for a particular contest.

Example

"Several citizens accidentally overvoted on the confusing paper ballot by marking two candidates for mayor."

2

To defeat or outvote by casting a greater number of votes.

Example

"The minority faction was easily overvoted during the annual shareholder meeting."

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• Nearby Words

overview
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overvividly
overvote
overwatch
overwater
overweigh

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overvote. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overvote
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