"Borda count" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Borda counts [plural]
Etymology: Named after French mathematician Jean-Charles de Borda (1733–1799), who devised the system in 1781, although it is claimed he was preceded by German cardinal Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Borda count (plural Borda counts)
  1. A voting system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference and points are awarded to candidates based these rankings. The winning candidate is one with the most points. Wikipedia link: Borda count, Jean-Charles de Borda, Nicholas of Cusa Categories (topical): Voting systems
    Sense id: en-Borda_count-en-noun-3nNSco9b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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