turnout

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtɜː(r)naʊt/

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Noun

Singular turnout

Plural turnouts

1. Turnout is the act of coming forth.
2. Turnout is the number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.

   A country which has always had a good turnout for its elections to the European Parliament is Belgium. Every single election has had a turnout of over 90 per cent as there is compulsory voting in Belgium.

3. (US) A turnout is a place to pull off a road.

   When towing a trailer, use the turnouts to let faster traffic pass.

Related words

• turn
• out