Phrase guide

tally room

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A room in which votes are counted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1997, US Department of Labor, Conducting Local Union Officer Elections: A Guide for Election Officials, DIANE Publishing Company, US, page 54, Because the atmosphere in the tally room can become noisy and tense, election officials must maintain order at all times so that tally teams can work efficiently and can hear the votes being read.

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History

Etymology

From tally (“an account or score”) + room.