turnout
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noun
1.
the gathering of persons who come to an exhibition, party, spectacle, or the like: They had a large turnout at the meeting.
2.
quantity of production; output.
3.
an act of turning out.
4.
the manner or style in which a person or thing is equipped, dressed, etc.
5.
equipment; outfit.
6.
a short side track, space, spur, etc., that enables trains, automobiles, etc., to pass one another or park.
7.
Ballet. the turning out of the legs from the hips, with the feet back to back or heel to heel.
8.
Railroads. a track structure composed of a switch, a frog, and closure rails, permitting a train to leave a given track for a branching or parallel track. Compare crossover ( def 6 ).
Origin:
1680–90; noun use of verb phrase turn out
1680–90; noun use of verb phrase turn out
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Example sentences
He also notes that such influence is more decisive in local campaigns, where turnout is low, than in national ones.
He thought a high turnout in the open primary would favor him.
Turnout at both the judicial and recall elections this year was far above the usual level.
We nod knowingly when commentators talk about turnout of feet and good position in camels.
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