turnout
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🇺🇸
/ˈtɜrnˌaʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɜːnˌaʊt/
participation or stopping place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'turnout' originates from the combination of 'turn' and 'out', where 'turn' meant 'to change direction' and 'out' indicated 'outside or away'.
Historical Evolution
'turnout' evolved from the Middle English phrase 'turnen out', which meant 'to turn outwards or away'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn outwards', but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to attendance and stopping places.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the number of people attending or taking part in an event, especially the number of people voting in an election.
The election saw a high voter turnout.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40