Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stv
Abbreviation/Noun
S-T-V (pronounced as individual letters)
Definition
STV stands for Single Transferable Vote, a voting system used in elections.
Examples
- In the STV system, votes can be transferred from a candidate to another based on voter preferences.
- Countries like Ireland and Malta use STV for their general elections.
- Voters using STV can express more nuanced preferences, as they are not limited to just one choice.
Meaning
It is a preferential voting system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
Synonyms
- Ranked Voting
- Proportional Representation
