by a show of hands

  • 11show of hands — {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted. * /The chairman said, I d like to see a show of hands if we re ready for the vote. / …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 12show of hands — {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted. * /The chairman said, I d like to see a show of hands if we re ready for the vote. / …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 13show of hands — Voting method whereby votes are cast by raising your hand at the general meeting. Every holder present at the meeting has one vote, irrespective of the number of securities they hold. Euroclear Clearing and Settlement glossary * * * show of hands …

    Financial and business terms

  • 14show of hands — /ˌʃəυ əv hændz/ noun a vote where people show how they vote by raising their hands ● The motion was carried on a show of hands. COMMENT: If it is difficult to decide which side has won in a show of hands, a ballot may be taken …

    Dictionary of banking and finance

  • 15Show of hands — This article is about the voting method. For the English folk duo, see Show of Hands. A show of hands is a common voting method used in committees and other informal or small gatherings for voting. It is more precise than a voice vote but does… …

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  • 16show of hands —    A show of hands is a method of voting where people give their opinion by raising a hand.     How many people agree? Could we have a show of hands please? …

    English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • 17show\ of\ hands — n. phr. An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted. The chairman said, I d like to see a show of hands if we re ready for the vote …

    Словарь американских идиом

  • 18show of hands — noun (singular) a vote taken by counting the raised hands of the people at a meeting: The dispute was settled with a show of hands …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 19show of hands — a vote by the raising of hands. → shoveler …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 20show of hands — UK / US noun [singular] an occasion when people in a room vote by putting their hands up …

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