write-in
noun
\ ˈrīt-ˌin
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Definition of write-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate
2
: a candidate whose name is written in
write in
verb
wrote in;
written in;
writing in;
writes in
Definition of write in (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to insert in a document or text
2a
: to insert (a name not listed on a ballot or voting machine) in an appropriate space
b
: to cast (a vote) in this manner
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write-in
noun
English Language Learners Definition of write-in
US
: a candidate in an election whose name is not printed on the ballot and whose name must be written on the ballot by voters
: a vote for someone who is not on an election's official list of candidates