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Dimpled Chad

Definition:

A dimpled chad is a small piece of paper or card that remains attached to a voting ballot after it is punched, particularly in an incomplete or ambiguous manner. Dimpled chads became a significant issue during the 2000 United States presidential election.

Examples:

Noun (Singular):

1. The voter accidentally left a dimpled chad on the ballot, making the vote invalid.

2. The election officials carefully examined each dimpled chad to decipher the voter's intention.

Noun (Plural):

1. To address the controversy, the election commission introduced stricter guidelines for counting dimpled chads.

2. The lawyers argued over the significance of the remaining dimpled chads in the disputed election.

Verb:

1. The voter carefully dimpled the chad to mark their preferred candidate.

2. Make sure to dimple the chads properly to ensure your vote is counted.

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