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vote of confidence

 

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Noun vote of confidence has 1 sense
  1. vote of confidence - an expression of approval and encouragement; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence"
    --1 is a kind of
    encouragement

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Vote of Confidence

A "Vote of Confidence" is a formal expression of support or approval, usually given by a group or organization, to show their trust and faith in someone's ability or leadership.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Sense 1: Formal expression of support

Sample Sentence 1: The mayor received a resounding vote of confidence from the city council, ensuring his position for another term.

Sample Sentence 2: The CEO was overwhelmed by the employees' overwhelming vote of confidence in her ability to turn the company around.

Sense 2: Political context

Sample Sentence 1: The Prime Minister called for a vote of confidence in parliament, to determine whether his government still had the support of the majority.

Sample Sentence 2: The embattled president narrowly survived a no-confidence motion, as the vote of confidence secured his position for the time being.

Sense 3: Popular usage

Sample Sentence 1: The positive reviews and high sales were a clear vote of confidence for the author's latest book.

Sample Sentence 2: The enthusiastic cheers of the audience served as a vote of confidence for the singer's performance.

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