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counting agent

counting agent noun: an electoral observer appointed by an election candidate to oversee the counting of ballots; typically for the purposes of ensuring all proper processes have been followed, and sometimes to gather data about the distribution of votes from different polling stations.

Noun

counting agent (plural counting agents)

  1. An electoral observer appointed by an election candidate to oversee the counting of ballots; typically for the purposes of ensuring all proper processes have been followed, and sometimes to gather data about the distribution of votes from different polling stations.

Synonyms of counting agent

Forms of counting agent

pluralcounting agents

Origin of counting agent

From counting + agent.

Questions about counting agent

What does counting agent mean?
Counting agent means an electoral observer appointed by an election candidate to oversee the counting of ballots; typically for the purposes of ensuring all proper processes have been followed, and sometimes to gather data about the distribution of votes from different polling stations.
What part of speech is counting agent?
Counting agent is a noun.
What is the plural of counting agent?
The plural of counting agent is counting agents.

Words near counting agent in the dictionary

  1. countify
  2. countifying
  3. countin'
  4. counting
  5. counting against
  6. counting agent
  7. counting agents
  8. counting angels on pinheads
  9. counting calories
  10. counting cards
  11. counting cell hemocytometer

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