Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

voting-precinct

noun

/ˈvoʊtɪŋ ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

Definition

A designated geographic area where voters go to cast their ballots during elections.

Examples

In our voting precinct, there were long lines on election day.
Every voter should know their voting precinct to ensure they cast their vote in the right place.
The local government announced changes to the voting precinct boundaries.

Meaning

A voting precinct is a specific location within a larger electoral district. Each precinct has its own polling place where residents of that precinct can vote.