(1):
(n.) The whole number of votes cast at an election, or in a given territory or electoral district.
(2):
(n.) Originally, a ball used for secret voting. Hence: Any printed or written ticket used in voting.
(3):
(n.) The act of voting by balls or written or printed ballots or tickets; the system of voting secretly by balls or by tickets.
(4):
(n.) To vote or decide by ballot; as, to ballot for a candidate.
(5):
(v. t.) To vote for or in opposition to.